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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,242.42, 3,364.34 and 1,009.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,242.42, 3,364.34 and 1,009.56 is: 1,514.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,242.42 : 3,364.34 = 1,009.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,242.42/3,364.34 = 1,009.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,242.42x = 3,364.34 × 1,009.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,242.42x = 3,396,510.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,396,510.66/2,242.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,514.66

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