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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,241.97, 3,363.14 and 682.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,241.97, 3,363.14 and 682.11 is: 1,023.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,241.97 : 3,363.14 = 682.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,241.97/3,363.14 = 682.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,241.97x = 3,363.14 × 682.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,241.97x = 2,294,031.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,294,031.43/2,241.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,023.22

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