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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,242.10, 3,363.15 and 2,023.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,242.10, 3,363.15 and 2,023.40 is: 3,035.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,242.10 : 3,363.15 = 2,023.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,242.10/3,363.15 = 2,023.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,242.10x = 3,363.15 × 2,023.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,242.10x = 6,804,997.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,804,997.71/2,242.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,035.10

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