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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,244.88, 3,367.86 and 705.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,244.88, 3,367.86 and 705.88 is: 1,058.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,244.88 : 3,367.86 = 705.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,244.88/3,367.86 = 705.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,244.88x = 3,367.86 × 705.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,244.88x = 2,377,284.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,377,284.65/2,244.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,058.98

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