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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,242.94, 3,364.41 and 1,087.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,242.94, 3,364.41 and 1,087.88 is: 1,631.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,242.94 : 3,364.41 = 1,087.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,242.94/3,364.41 = 1,087.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,242.94x = 3,364.41 × 1,087.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,242.94x = 3,660,057.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,660,057.53/2,242.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,631.82

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