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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,205.74, 3,308.62 and 1,345.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,205.74, 3,308.62 and 1,345.52 is: 2,018.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,205.74 : 3,308.62 = 1,345.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,205.74/3,308.62 = 1,345.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,205.74x = 3,308.62 × 1,345.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,205.74x = 4,451,814.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,451,814.38/2,205.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,018.29

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