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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,242.23, 3,094.04 and 1,247.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,242.23, 3,094.04 and 1,247.36 is: 1,721.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,242.23 : 3,094.04 = 1,247.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,242.23/3,094.04 = 1,247.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,242.23x = 3,094.04 × 1,247.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,242.23x = 3,859,360.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,859,360.03/2,242.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,721.22

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