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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,243.76, 3,095.87 and 1,359.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,243.76, 3,095.87 and 1,359.37 is: 1,875.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,243.76 : 3,095.87 = 1,359.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,243.76/3,095.87 = 1,359.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,243.76x = 3,095.87 × 1,359.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,243.76x = 4,208,432.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,208,432.80/2,243.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,875.62

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