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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,243.42, 3,095.30 and 1,346.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,243.42, 3,095.30 and 1,346.93 is: 1,858.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,243.42 : 3,095.30 = 1,346.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,243.42/3,095.30 = 1,346.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,243.42x = 3,095.30 × 1,346.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,243.42x = 4,169,152.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,169,152.43/2,243.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,858.39

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