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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,242.53, 3,360.87 and 1,397.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,242.53, 3,360.87 and 1,397.88 is: 2,094.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,242.53 : 3,360.87 = 1,397.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,242.53/3,360.87 = 1,397.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,242.53x = 3,360.87 × 1,397.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,242.53x = 4,698,079.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,698,079.57/2,242.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,094.99

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