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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,242.27, 3,362.40 and 942.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,242.27, 3,362.40 and 942.82 is: 1,413.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,242.27 : 3,362.40 = 942.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,242.27/3,362.40 = 942.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,242.27x = 3,362.40 × 942.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,242.27x = 3,170,121.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,170,121.16/2,242.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,413.80

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