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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,243.60, 3,365.24 and 705.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,243.60, 3,365.24 and 705.04 is: 1,057.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,243.60 : 3,365.24 = 705.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,243.60/3,365.24 = 705.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,243.60x = 3,365.24 × 705.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,243.60x = 2,372,628.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,372,628.81/2,243.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,057.51

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