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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,243.88, 3,097.52 and 1,359.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,243.88, 3,097.52 and 1,359.54 is: 1,876.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,243.88 : 3,097.52 = 1,359.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,243.88/3,097.52 = 1,359.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,243.88x = 3,097.52 × 1,359.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,243.88x = 4,211,195.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,211,195.54/2,243.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,876.75

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