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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,389.70, 5,094.38 and 2,242.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,389.70, 5,094.38 and 2,242.74 is: 3,370.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,389.70 : 5,094.38 = 2,242.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,389.70/5,094.38 = 2,242.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,389.70x = 5,094.38 × 2,242.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,389.70x = 11,425,349.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,425,349.94/3,389.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,370.61

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