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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,242.62, 3,365.55 and 1,365.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,242.62, 3,365.55 and 1,365.93 is: 2,049.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,242.62 : 3,365.55 = 1,365.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,242.62/3,365.55 = 1,365.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,242.62x = 3,365.55 × 1,365.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,242.62x = 4,597,105.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,597,105.71/2,242.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,049.88

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