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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,245.49, 3,368.78 and 706.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,245.49, 3,368.78 and 706.49 is: 1,059.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,245.49 : 3,368.78 = 706.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,245.49/3,368.78 = 706.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,245.49x = 3,368.78 × 706.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,245.49x = 2,380,005.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,380,005.85/2,245.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,059.90

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