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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,242.40, 3,367.40 and 1,254.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,242.40, 3,367.40 and 1,254.80 is: 1,884.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,242.40 : 3,367.40 = 1,254.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,242.40/3,367.40 = 1,254.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,242.40x = 3,367.40 × 1,254.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,242.40x = 4,225,413.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,225,413.52/2,242.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,884.33

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