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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,245.51, 3,369.08 and 1,150.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,245.51, 3,369.08 and 1,150.39 is: 1,726.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,245.51 : 3,369.08 = 1,150.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,245.51/3,369.08 = 1,150.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,245.51x = 3,369.08 × 1,150.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,245.51x = 3,875,755.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,875,755.94/2,245.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,726.00

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