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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,242.35, 3,362.82 and 2,075.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,242.35, 3,362.82 and 2,075.59 is: 3,112.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,242.35 : 3,362.82 = 2,075.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,242.35/3,362.82 = 2,075.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,242.35x = 3,362.82 × 2,075.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,242.35x = 6,979,831.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,979,831.98/2,242.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,112.73

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