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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,243.08, 3,093.52 and 1,402.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,243.08, 3,093.52 and 1,402.92 is: 1,934.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,243.08 : 3,093.52 = 1,402.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,243.08/3,093.52 = 1,402.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,243.08x = 3,093.52 × 1,402.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,243.08x = 4,339,961.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,339,961.08/2,243.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,934.82

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