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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,245.68, 3,366.60 and 1,092.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,245.68, 3,366.60 and 1,092.24 is: 1,637.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,245.68 : 3,366.60 = 1,092.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,245.68/3,366.60 = 1,092.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,245.68x = 3,366.60 × 1,092.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,245.68x = 3,677,135.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,677,135.18/2,245.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,637.43

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