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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,243.44, 3,095.96 and 1,358.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,243.44, 3,095.96 and 1,358.62 is: 1,874.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,243.44 : 3,095.96 = 1,358.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,243.44/3,095.96 = 1,358.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,243.44x = 3,095.96 × 1,358.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,243.44x = 4,206,233.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,206,233.18/2,243.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,874.90

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