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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,241.77, 3,361.65 and 942.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,241.77, 3,361.65 and 942.32 is: 1,413.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,241.77 : 3,361.65 = 942.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,241.77/3,361.65 = 942.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,241.77x = 3,361.65 × 942.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,241.77x = 3,167,733.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,167,733.22/2,241.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,413.05

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