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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,243.40, 3,358.70 and 1,379.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,243.40, 3,358.70 and 1,379.40 is: 2,065.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,243.40 : 3,358.70 = 1,379.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,243.40/3,358.70 = 1,379.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,243.40x = 3,358.70 × 1,379.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,243.40x = 4,632,990.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,632,990.78/2,243.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,065.16

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