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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,244.75, 3,367.26 and 705.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,244.75, 3,367.26 and 705.75 is: 1,058.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,244.75 : 3,367.26 = 705.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,244.75/3,367.26 = 705.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,244.75x = 3,367.26 × 705.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,244.75x = 2,376,443.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,376,443.75/2,244.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,058.67

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