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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,243.92, 3,366.20 and 705.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,243.92, 3,366.20 and 705.04 is: 1,057.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,243.92 : 3,366.20 = 705.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,243.92/3,366.20 = 705.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,243.92x = 3,366.20 × 705.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,243.92x = 2,373,305.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,373,305.65/2,243.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,057.66

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