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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,245.70, 3,095.88 and 1,714.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,245.70, 3,095.88 and 1,714.52 is: 2,363.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,245.70 : 3,095.88 = 1,714.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,245.70/3,095.88 = 1,714.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,245.70x = 3,095.88 × 1,714.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,245.70x = 5,307,948.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,307,948.18/2,245.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,363.61

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