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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,245.56, 3,368.12 and 928.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,245.56, 3,368.12 and 928.94 is: 1,393.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,245.56 : 3,368.12 = 928.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,245.56/3,368.12 = 928.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,245.56x = 3,368.12 × 928.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,245.56x = 3,128,759.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,128,759.91/2,245.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,393.31

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