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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,243.08, 3,093.90 and 1,346.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,243.08, 3,093.90 and 1,346.20 is: 1,856.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,243.08 : 3,093.90 = 1,346.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,243.08/3,093.90 = 1,346.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,243.08x = 3,093.90 × 1,346.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,243.08x = 4,165,015.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,165,015.91/2,243.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,856.83

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