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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,245.24, 3,360.93 and 2,053.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,245.24, 3,360.93 and 2,053.87 is: 3,074.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,245.24 : 3,360.93 = 2,053.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,245.24/3,360.93 = 2,053.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,245.24x = 3,360.93 × 2,053.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,245.24x = 6,902,913.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,902,913.30/2,245.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,074.47

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