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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,245.02, 3,368.06 and 706.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,245.02, 3,368.06 and 706.02 is: 1,059.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,245.02 : 3,368.06 = 706.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,245.02/3,368.06 = 706.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,245.02x = 3,368.06 × 706.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,245.02x = 2,377,917.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,377,917.72/2,245.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,059.20

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