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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,242.98, 3,094.29 and 1,358.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,242.98, 3,094.29 and 1,358.46 is: 1,874.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,242.98 : 3,094.29 = 1,358.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,242.98/3,094.29 = 1,358.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,242.98x = 3,094.29 × 1,358.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,242.98x = 4,203,469.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,203,469.19/2,242.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,874.06

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