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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,244.61, 3,366.92 and 705.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,244.61, 3,366.92 and 705.61 is: 1,058.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,244.61 : 3,366.92 = 705.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,244.61/3,366.92 = 705.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,244.61x = 3,366.92 × 705.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,244.61x = 2,375,735.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,375,735.75/2,244.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,058.42

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