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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,242.20, 3,359.48 and 1,461.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,242.20, 3,359.48 and 1,461.02 is: 2,189.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,242.20 : 3,359.48 = 1,461.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,242.20/3,359.48 = 1,461.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,242.20x = 3,359.48 × 1,461.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,242.20x = 4,908,267.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,908,267.47/2,242.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,189.04

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