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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,245.10, 3,369.74 and 1,150.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,245.10, 3,369.74 and 1,150.25 is: 1,726.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,245.10 : 3,369.74 = 1,150.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,245.10/3,369.74 = 1,150.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,245.10x = 3,369.74 × 1,150.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,245.10x = 3,876,020.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,876,020.84/2,245.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,726.44

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