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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,242.83, 3,369.24 and 1,367.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,242.83, 3,369.24 and 1,367.58 is: 2,054.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,242.83 : 3,369.24 = 1,367.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,242.83/3,369.24 = 1,367.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,242.83x = 3,369.24 × 1,367.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,242.83x = 4,607,705.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,607,705.24/2,242.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,054.42

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