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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,242.08, 3,362.58 and 942.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,242.08, 3,362.58 and 942.84 is: 1,414.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,242.08 : 3,362.58 = 942.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,242.08/3,362.58 = 942.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,242.08x = 3,362.58 × 942.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,242.08x = 3,170,374.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,170,374.93/2,242.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,414.03

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