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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,242.97, 3,095.58 and 1,358.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,242.97, 3,095.58 and 1,358.79 is: 1,875.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,242.97 : 3,095.58 = 1,358.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,242.97/3,095.58 = 1,358.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,242.97x = 3,095.58 × 1,358.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,242.97x = 4,206,243.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,206,243.15/2,242.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,875.30

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