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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,242.95, 3,095.06 and 1,298.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,242.95, 3,095.06 and 1,298.36 is: 1,791.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,242.95 : 3,095.06 = 1,298.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,242.95/3,095.06 = 1,298.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,242.95x = 3,095.06 × 1,298.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,242.95x = 4,018,480.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,018,480.13/2,242.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,791.60

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