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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,241.91, 3,360.03 and 941.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,241.91, 3,360.03 and 941.86 is: 1,411.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,241.91 : 3,360.03 = 941.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,241.91/3,360.03 = 941.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,241.91x = 3,360.03 × 941.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,241.91x = 3,164,677.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,164,677.86/2,241.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,411.60

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