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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,242.06, 3,093.52 and 1,651.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,242.06, 3,093.52 and 1,651.57 is: 2,278.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,242.06 : 3,093.52 = 1,651.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,242.06/3,093.52 = 1,651.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,242.06x = 3,093.52 × 1,651.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,242.06x = 5,109,164.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,109,164.83/2,242.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,278.78

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