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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,245.24, 3,367.86 and 1,090

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,245.24, 3,367.86 and 1,090 is: 1,635.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,245.24 : 3,367.86 = 1,090 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,245.24/3,367.86 = 1,090/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,245.24x = 3,367.86 × 1,090
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,245.24x = 3,670,967.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,670,967.40/2,245.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,635.00

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