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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,245.32, 3,099.62 and 1,349.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,245.32, 3,099.62 and 1,349.36 is: 1,862.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,245.32 : 3,099.62 = 1,349.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,245.32/3,099.62 = 1,349.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,245.32x = 3,099.62 × 1,349.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,245.32x = 4,182,503.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,182,503.24/2,245.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,862.76

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