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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,241.94, 3,363.26 and 943.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,241.94, 3,363.26 and 943.48 is: 1,415.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,241.94 : 3,363.26 = 943.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,241.94/3,363.26 = 943.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,241.94x = 3,363.26 × 943.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,241.94x = 3,173,168.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,173,168.54/2,241.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,415.37

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