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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,245.32, 3,366.72 and 1,204.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,245.32, 3,366.72 and 1,204.92 is: 1,806.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,245.32 : 3,366.72 = 1,204.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,245.32/3,366.72 = 1,204.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,245.32x = 3,366.72 × 1,204.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,245.32x = 4,056,628.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,056,628.26/2,245.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,806.70

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