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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,245.24, 3,359.76 and 1,419.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,245.24, 3,359.76 and 1,419.76 is: 2,124.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,245.24 : 3,359.76 = 1,419.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,245.24/3,359.76 = 1,419.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,245.24x = 3,359.76 × 1,419.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,245.24x = 4,770,052.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,770,052.86/2,245.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,124.52

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