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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,245.49, 3,368.74 and 858.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,245.49, 3,368.74 and 858.79 is: 1,288.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,245.49 : 3,368.74 = 858.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,245.49/3,368.74 = 858.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,245.49x = 3,368.74 × 858.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,245.49x = 2,893,040.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,893,040.22/2,245.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,288.38

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