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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,245.41, 3,098.52 and 1,301.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,245.41, 3,098.52 and 1,301.22 is: 1,795.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,245.41 : 3,098.52 = 1,301.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,245.41/3,098.52 = 1,301.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,245.41x = 3,098.52 × 1,301.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,245.41x = 4,031,856.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,031,856.19/2,245.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,795.60

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