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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,242.68, 3,093.35 and 1,357.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,242.68, 3,093.35 and 1,357.35 is: 1,872.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,242.68 : 3,093.35 = 1,357.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,242.68/3,093.35 = 1,357.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,242.68x = 3,093.35 × 1,357.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,242.68x = 4,198,758.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,198,758.62/2,242.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,872.21

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