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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,242.69, 3,093.60 and 1,457.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,242.69, 3,093.60 and 1,457.26 is: 2,010.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,242.69 : 3,093.60 = 1,457.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,242.69/3,093.60 = 1,457.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,242.69x = 3,093.60 × 1,457.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,242.69x = 4,508,179.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,508,179.54/2,242.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,010.17

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