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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,245.28, 3,369.36 and 1,271.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,245.28, 3,369.36 and 1,271.84 is: 1,908.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,245.28 : 3,369.36 = 1,271.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,245.28/3,369.36 = 1,271.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,245.28x = 3,369.36 × 1,271.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,245.28x = 4,285,286.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,285,286.82/2,245.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,908.58

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