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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,242.26, 3,364.20 and 944.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,242.26, 3,364.20 and 944.64 is: 1,417.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,242.26 : 3,364.20 = 944.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,242.26/3,364.20 = 944.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,242.26x = 3,364.20 × 944.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,242.26x = 3,177,957.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,177,957.89/2,242.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,417.30

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