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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,242.49, 3,366.23 and 1,319.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,242.49, 3,366.23 and 1,319.76 is: 1,981.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,242.49 : 3,366.23 = 1,319.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,242.49/3,366.23 = 1,319.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,242.49x = 3,366.23 × 1,319.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,242.49x = 4,442,609.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,442,609.11/2,242.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,981.11

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