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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,257.37, 3,385.33 and 941.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,257.37, 3,385.33 and 941.49 is: 1,411.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,257.37 : 3,385.33 = 941.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,257.37/3,385.33 = 941.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,257.37x = 3,385.33 × 941.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,257.37x = 3,187,251.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,187,251.99/2,257.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,411.93

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