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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,243.05, 3,094.69 and 1,346.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,243.05, 3,094.69 and 1,346.61 is: 1,857.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,243.05 : 3,094.69 = 1,346.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,243.05/3,094.69 = 1,346.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,243.05x = 3,094.69 × 1,346.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,243.05x = 4,167,340.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,167,340.50/2,243.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,857.89

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