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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,243.03, 3,094.56 and 1,358.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,243.03, 3,094.56 and 1,358.51 is: 1,874.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,243.03 : 3,094.56 = 1,358.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,243.03/3,094.56 = 1,358.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,243.03x = 3,094.56 × 1,358.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,243.03x = 4,203,975.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,203,975.23/2,243.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,874.24

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