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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,243.75, 3,365.76 and 704.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,243.75, 3,365.76 and 704.75 is: 1,057.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,243.75 : 3,365.76 = 704.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,243.75/3,365.76 = 704.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,243.75x = 3,365.76 × 704.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,243.75x = 2,372,019.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,372,019.36/2,243.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,057.17

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