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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,243.85, 3,096.89 and 1,360.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,243.85, 3,096.89 and 1,360.10 is: 1,877.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,243.85 : 3,096.89 = 1,360.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,243.85/3,096.89 = 1,360.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,243.85x = 3,096.89 × 1,360.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,243.85x = 4,212,057.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,212,057.80/2,243.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,877.16

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