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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,245.64, 3,098.57 and 1,706.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,245.64, 3,098.57 and 1,706.18 is: 2,354.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,245.64 : 3,098.57 = 1,706.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,245.64/3,098.57 = 1,706.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,245.64x = 3,098.57 × 1,706.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,245.64x = 5,286,694.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,286,694.14/2,245.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,354.21

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