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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,245.06, 3,365.51 and 994.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,245.06, 3,365.51 and 994.99 is: 1,491.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,245.06 : 3,365.51 = 994.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,245.06/3,365.51 = 994.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,245.06x = 3,365.51 × 994.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,245.06x = 3,348,635.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,348,635.41/2,245.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,491.56

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