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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,242.49, 3,095.62 and 1,358.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,242.49, 3,095.62 and 1,358.98 is: 1,875.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,242.49 : 3,095.62 = 1,358.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,242.49/3,095.62 = 1,358.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,242.49x = 3,095.62 × 1,358.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,242.49x = 4,206,874.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,206,874.53/2,242.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,875.99

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