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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,245.26, 3,360.72 and 1,503.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,245.26, 3,360.72 and 1,503.45 is: 2,250.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,245.26 : 3,360.72 = 1,503.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,245.26/3,360.72 = 1,503.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,245.26x = 3,360.72 × 1,503.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,245.26x = 5,052,674.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,052,674.48/2,245.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,250.37

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