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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,245.64, 3,362.70 and 2,049.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,245.64, 3,362.70 and 2,049.80 is: 3,069.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,245.64 : 3,362.70 = 2,049.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,245.64/3,362.70 = 2,049.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,245.64x = 3,362.70 × 2,049.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,245.64x = 6,892,862.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,892,862.46/2,245.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,069.44

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