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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,241.77, 3,358.53 and 1,129.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,241.77, 3,358.53 and 1,129.91 is: 1,692.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,241.77 : 3,358.53 = 1,129.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,241.77/3,358.53 = 1,129.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,241.77x = 3,358.53 × 1,129.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,241.77x = 3,794,819.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,794,819.84/2,241.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,692.78

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