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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,245.70, 3,367.40 and 1,206.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,245.70, 3,367.40 and 1,206.57 is: 1,809.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,245.70 : 3,367.40 = 1,206.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,245.70/3,367.40 = 1,206.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,245.70x = 3,367.40 × 1,206.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,245.70x = 4,063,010.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,063,010.41/2,245.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,809.24

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