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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,242.85, 3,095.09 and 1,358.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,242.85, 3,095.09 and 1,358.63 is: 1,874.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,242.85 : 3,095.09 = 1,358.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,242.85/3,095.09 = 1,358.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,242.85x = 3,095.09 × 1,358.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,242.85x = 4,205,059.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,205,059.86/2,242.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,874.88

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