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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,245.28, 3,098.52 and 1,360.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,245.28, 3,098.52 and 1,360.89 is: 1,878.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,245.28 : 3,098.52 = 1,360.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,245.28/3,098.52 = 1,360.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,245.28x = 3,098.52 × 1,360.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,245.28x = 4,216,744.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,216,744.88/2,245.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,878.05

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