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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,241.85, 3,363.16 and 855.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,241.85, 3,363.16 and 855.31 is: 1,283.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,241.85 : 3,363.16 = 855.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,241.85/3,363.16 = 855.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,241.85x = 3,363.16 × 855.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,241.85x = 2,876,527.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,876,527.56/2,241.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,283.11

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