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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,245.59, 3,368.75 and 1,012.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,245.59, 3,368.75 and 1,012.97 is: 1,519.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,245.59 : 3,368.75 = 1,012.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,245.59/3,368.75 = 1,012.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,245.59x = 3,368.75 × 1,012.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,245.59x = 3,412,436.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,412,436.80/2,245.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,519.62

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