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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,242.13, 3,091.79 and 1,357.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,242.13, 3,091.79 and 1,357.61 is: 1,872.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,242.13 : 3,091.79 = 1,357.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,242.13/3,091.79 = 1,357.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,242.13x = 3,091.79 × 1,357.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,242.13x = 4,197,432.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,197,432.96/2,242.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,872.08

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