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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,245.04, 3,368.24 and 1,012.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,245.04, 3,368.24 and 1,012.12 is: 1,518.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,245.04 : 3,368.24 = 1,012.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,245.04/3,368.24 = 1,012.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,245.04x = 3,368.24 × 1,012.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,245.04x = 3,409,057.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,409,057.18/2,245.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,518.48

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