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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,241.96, 3,362.90 and 702.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,241.96, 3,362.90 and 702.96 is: 1,054.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,241.96 : 3,362.90 = 702.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,241.96/3,362.90 = 702.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,241.96x = 3,362.90 × 702.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,241.96x = 2,363,980.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,363,980.67/2,241.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,054.43

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