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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,241.95, 3,362.91 and 873.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,241.95, 3,362.91 and 873.95 is: 1,310.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,241.95 : 3,362.91 = 873.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,241.95/3,362.91 = 873.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,241.95x = 3,362.91 × 873.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,241.95x = 2,938,998.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,938,998.38/2,241.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,310.91

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