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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,242.65, 3,094.83 and 1,311.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,242.65, 3,094.83 and 1,311.15 is: 1,809.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,242.65 : 3,094.83 = 1,311.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,242.65/3,094.83 = 1,311.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,242.65x = 3,094.83 × 1,311.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,242.65x = 4,057,786.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,057,786.35/2,242.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,809.37

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