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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,241.77, 3,360.56 and 854.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,241.77, 3,360.56 and 854.69 is: 1,281.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,241.77 : 3,360.56 = 854.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,241.77/3,360.56 = 854.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,241.77x = 3,360.56 × 854.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,241.77x = 2,872,215.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,872,215.95/2,241.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,281.23

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