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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,242.73, 3,362.43 and 1,365.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,242.73, 3,362.43 and 1,365.43 is: 2,047.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,242.73 : 3,362.43 = 1,365.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,242.73/3,362.43 = 1,365.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,242.73x = 3,362.43 × 1,365.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,242.73x = 4,591,162.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,591,162.79/2,242.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,047.13

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