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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,245.15, 3,367.56 and 996.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,245.15, 3,367.56 and 996.13 is: 1,494.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,245.15 : 3,367.56 = 996.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,245.15/3,367.56 = 996.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,245.15x = 3,367.56 × 996.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,245.15x = 3,354,527.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,354,527.54/2,245.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,494.12

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