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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,245.66, 3,367.96 and 706.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,245.66, 3,367.96 and 706.66 is: 1,059.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,245.66 : 3,367.96 = 706.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,245.66/3,367.96 = 706.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,245.66x = 3,367.96 × 706.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,245.66x = 2,380,002.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,380,002.61/2,245.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,059.82

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