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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,245.10, 3,369.66 and 1,424.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,245.10, 3,369.66 and 1,424.84 is: 2,138.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,245.10 : 3,369.66 = 1,424.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,245.10/3,369.66 = 1,424.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,245.10x = 3,369.66 × 1,424.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,245.10x = 4,801,226.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,801,226.35/2,245.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,138.54

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