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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,245.06, 3,367.59 and 1,074.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,245.06, 3,367.59 and 1,074.79 is: 1,612.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,245.06 : 3,367.59 = 1,074.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,245.06/3,367.59 = 1,074.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,245.06x = 3,367.59 × 1,074.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,245.06x = 3,619,452.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,619,452.06/2,245.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,612.19

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