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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,245.05, 3,368.16 and 1,270.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,245.05, 3,368.16 and 1,270.62 is: 1,906.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,245.05 : 3,368.16 = 1,270.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,245.05/3,368.16 = 1,270.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,245.05x = 3,368.16 × 1,270.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,245.05x = 4,279,651.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,279,651.46/2,245.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,906.26

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