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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,245.04, 3,094.94 and 1,579.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,245.04, 3,094.94 and 1,579.82 is: 2,177.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,245.04 : 3,094.94 = 1,579.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,245.04/3,094.94 = 1,579.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,245.04x = 3,094.94 × 1,579.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,245.04x = 4,889,440.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,889,440.21/2,245.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,177.89

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