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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,244.32, 3,367.70 and 945.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,244.32, 3,367.70 and 945.76 is: 1,419.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,244.32 : 3,367.70 = 945.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,244.32/3,367.70 = 945.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,244.32x = 3,367.70 × 945.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,244.32x = 3,185,035.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,185,035.95/2,244.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,419.15

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