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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,241.84, 3,362.85 and 1,144.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,241.84, 3,362.85 and 1,144.93 is: 1,717.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,241.84 : 3,362.85 = 1,144.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,241.84/3,362.85 = 1,144.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,241.84x = 3,362.85 × 1,144.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,241.84x = 3,850,209.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,850,209.95/2,241.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,717.43

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