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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,244.25, 3,366.41 and 705.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,244.25, 3,366.41 and 705.25 is: 1,057.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,244.25 : 3,366.41 = 705.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,244.25/3,366.41 = 705.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,244.25x = 3,366.41 × 705.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,244.25x = 2,374,160.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,374,160.65/2,244.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,057.89

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