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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,242.35, 3,362.99 and 1,419.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,242.35, 3,362.99 and 1,419.44 is: 2,128.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,242.35 : 3,362.99 = 1,419.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,242.35/3,362.99 = 1,419.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,242.35x = 3,362.99 × 1,419.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,242.35x = 4,773,538.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,773,538.61/2,242.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,128.81

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