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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,244.38, 3,367.10 and 705.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,244.38, 3,367.10 and 705.38 is: 1,058.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,244.38 : 3,367.10 = 705.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,244.38/3,367.10 = 705.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,244.38x = 3,367.10 × 705.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,244.38x = 2,375,069.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,375,069.93/2,244.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,058.23

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