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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,245.46, 3,367.40 and 858.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,245.46, 3,367.40 and 858.06 is: 1,286.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,245.46 : 3,367.40 = 858.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,245.46/3,367.40 = 858.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,245.46x = 3,367.40 × 858.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,245.46x = 2,889,426.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,889,426.95/2,245.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,286.79

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