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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,242.54, 3,365.73 and 1,789.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,242.54, 3,365.73 and 1,789.42 is: 2,685.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,242.54 : 3,365.73 = 1,789.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,242.54/3,365.73 = 1,789.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,242.54x = 3,365.73 × 1,789.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,242.54x = 6,022,704.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,022,704.58/2,242.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,685.66

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