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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,242.55, 3,095.04 and 1,346.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,242.55, 3,095.04 and 1,346.35 is: 1,858.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,242.55 : 3,095.04 = 1,346.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,242.55/3,095.04 = 1,346.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,242.55x = 3,095.04 × 1,346.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,242.55x = 4,166,991.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,166,991.63/2,242.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,858.15

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