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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,245.36, 3,368.46 and 706

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,245.36, 3,368.46 and 706 is: 1,059.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,245.36 : 3,368.46 = 706 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,245.36/3,368.46 = 706/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,245.36x = 3,368.46 × 706
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,245.36x = 2,378,132.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,378,132.76/2,245.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,059.13

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