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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,242.60, 3,365.10 and 943.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,242.60, 3,365.10 and 943.24 is: 1,415.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,242.60 : 3,365.10 = 943.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,242.60/3,365.10 = 943.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,242.60x = 3,365.10 × 943.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,242.60x = 3,174,096.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,174,096.92/2,242.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,415.36

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