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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,244.28, 3,365.40 and 945.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,244.28, 3,365.40 and 945.04 is: 1,417.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,244.28 : 3,365.40 = 945.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,244.28/3,365.40 = 945.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,244.28x = 3,365.40 × 945.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,244.28x = 3,180,437.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,180,437.62/2,244.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,417.13

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