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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,242.80, 3,360.60 and 1,145.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,242.80, 3,360.60 and 1,145.52 is: 1,716.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,242.80 : 3,360.60 = 1,145.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,242.80/3,360.60 = 1,145.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,242.80x = 3,360.60 × 1,145.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,242.80x = 3,849,634.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,849,634.51/2,242.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,716.44

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