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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,243.98, 3,365.98 and 704.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,243.98, 3,365.98 and 704.98 is: 1,057.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,243.98 : 3,365.98 = 704.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,243.98/3,365.98 = 704.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,243.98x = 3,365.98 × 704.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,243.98x = 2,372,948.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,372,948.58/2,243.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,057.47

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