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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,242.46, 3,361.62 and 1,512.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,242.46, 3,361.62 and 1,512.29 is: 2,267.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,242.46 : 3,361.62 = 1,512.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,242.46/3,361.62 = 1,512.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,242.46x = 3,361.62 × 1,512.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,242.46x = 5,083,744.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,083,744.31/2,242.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,267.04

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