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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,245.65, 3,098.97 and 1,314.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,245.65, 3,098.97 and 1,314.15 is: 1,813.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,245.65 : 3,098.97 = 1,314.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,245.65/3,098.97 = 1,314.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,245.65x = 3,098.97 × 1,314.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,245.65x = 4,072,511.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,072,511.43/2,245.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,813.51

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