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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,245.62, 3,350.87 and 2,012.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,245.62, 3,350.87 and 2,012.13 is: 3,002.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,245.62 : 3,350.87 = 2,012.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,245.62/3,350.87 = 2,012.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,245.62x = 3,350.87 × 2,012.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,245.62x = 6,742,393.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,742,393.59/2,245.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,002.46

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