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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,242.08, 3,097.04 and 1,870.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,242.08, 3,097.04 and 1,870.29 is: 2,583.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,242.08 : 3,097.04 = 1,870.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,242.08/3,097.04 = 1,870.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,242.08x = 3,097.04 × 1,870.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,242.08x = 5,792,353.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,792,353.59/2,242.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,583.47

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