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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,242.47, 3,350.82 and 1,712.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,242.47, 3,350.82 and 1,712.46 is: 2,558.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,242.47 : 3,350.82 = 1,712.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,242.47/3,350.82 = 1,712.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,242.47x = 3,350.82 × 1,712.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,242.47x = 5,738,145.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,738,145.22/2,242.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,558.85

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