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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,242.37, 3,094.77 and 1,358.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,242.37, 3,094.77 and 1,358.76 is: 1,875.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,242.37 : 3,094.77 = 1,358.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,242.37/3,094.77 = 1,358.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,242.37x = 3,094.77 × 1,358.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,242.37x = 4,205,049.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,205,049.69/2,242.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,875.27

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