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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,242.40, 3,094.08 and 1,310.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,242.40, 3,094.08 and 1,310.72 is: 1,808.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,242.40 : 3,094.08 = 1,310.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,242.40/3,094.08 = 1,310.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,242.40x = 3,094.08 × 1,310.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,242.40x = 4,055,472.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,055,472.54/2,242.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,808.54

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