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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,242.24, 3,094.08 and 1,247.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,242.24, 3,094.08 and 1,247.42 is: 1,721.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,242.24 : 3,094.08 = 1,247.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,242.24/3,094.08 = 1,247.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,242.24x = 3,094.08 × 1,247.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,242.24x = 3,859,617.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,859,617.27/2,242.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,721.32

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