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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,242.04, 3,085.15 and 2,032.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,242.04, 3,085.15 and 2,032.45 is: 2,796.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,242.04 : 3,085.15 = 2,032.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,242.04/3,085.15 = 2,032.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,242.04x = 3,085.15 × 2,032.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,242.04x = 6,270,413.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,270,413.12/2,242.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,796.74

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