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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,241.86, 3,361.54 and 906.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,241.86, 3,361.54 and 906.45 is: 1,359.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,241.86 : 3,361.54 = 906.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,241.86/3,361.54 = 906.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,241.86x = 3,361.54 × 906.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,241.86x = 3,047,061.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,047,061.59/2,241.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,359.17

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