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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,242.84, 3,095.40 and 1,358.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,242.84, 3,095.40 and 1,358.42 is: 1,874.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,242.84 : 3,095.40 = 1,358.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,242.84/3,095.40 = 1,358.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,242.84x = 3,095.40 × 1,358.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,242.84x = 4,204,853.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,204,853.27/2,242.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,874.79

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