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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,242.30, 3,094.81 and 1,358.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,242.30, 3,094.81 and 1,358.59 is: 1,875.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,242.30 : 3,094.81 = 1,358.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,242.30/3,094.81 = 1,358.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,242.30x = 3,094.81 × 1,358.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,242.30x = 4,204,572.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,204,572.59/2,242.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,875.12

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