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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,241.76, 3,360.48 and 1,420.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,241.76, 3,360.48 and 1,420.96 is: 2,130.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,241.76 : 3,360.48 = 1,420.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,241.76/3,360.48 = 1,420.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,241.76x = 3,360.48 × 1,420.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,241.76x = 4,775,107.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,775,107.66/2,241.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,130.07

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