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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,242.24, 3,093.32 and 1,402.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,242.24, 3,093.32 and 1,402.44 is: 1,934.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,242.24 : 3,093.32 = 1,402.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,242.24/3,093.32 = 1,402.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,242.24x = 3,093.32 × 1,402.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,242.24x = 4,338,195.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,338,195.70/2,242.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,934.76

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