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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,243.31, 3,094.61 and 1,346.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,243.31, 3,094.61 and 1,346.94 is: 1,858.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,243.31 : 3,094.61 = 1,346.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,243.31/3,094.61 = 1,346.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,243.31x = 3,094.61 × 1,346.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,243.31x = 4,168,247.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,168,247.26/2,243.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,858.08

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