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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,245.48, 3,098.93 and 1,301.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,245.48, 3,098.93 and 1,301.53 is: 1,796.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,245.48 : 3,098.93 = 1,301.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,245.48/3,098.93 = 1,301.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,245.48x = 3,098.93 × 1,301.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,245.48x = 4,033,350.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,033,350.36/2,245.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,796.21

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