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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,242.92, 3,364.35 and 1,009.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,242.92, 3,364.35 and 1,009.45 is: 1,514.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,242.92 : 3,364.35 = 1,009.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,242.92/3,364.35 = 1,009.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,242.92x = 3,364.35 × 1,009.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,242.92x = 3,396,143.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,396,143.11/2,242.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,514.16

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