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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,245.05, 3,097.58 and 1,336.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,245.05, 3,097.58 and 1,336.37 is: 1,843.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,245.05 : 3,097.58 = 1,336.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,245.05/3,097.58 = 1,336.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,245.05x = 3,097.58 × 1,336.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,245.05x = 4,139,490.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,139,490.81/2,245.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,843.83

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