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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,245.61, 3,098.49 and 1,360.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,245.61, 3,098.49 and 1,360.90 is: 1,877.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,245.61 : 3,098.49 = 1,360.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,245.61/3,098.49 = 1,360.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,245.61x = 3,098.49 × 1,360.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,245.61x = 4,216,735.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,216,735.04/2,245.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,877.77

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