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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,242.97, 3,095.40 and 1,869.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,242.97, 3,095.40 and 1,869.33 is: 2,579.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,242.97 : 3,095.40 = 1,869.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,242.97/3,095.40 = 1,869.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,242.97x = 3,095.40 × 1,869.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,242.97x = 5,786,324.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,786,324.08/2,242.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,579.76

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