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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,245.71, 3,368.94 and 1,013.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,245.71, 3,368.94 and 1,013.09 is: 1,519.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,245.71 : 3,368.94 = 1,013.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,245.71/3,368.94 = 1,013.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,245.71x = 3,368.94 × 1,013.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,245.71x = 3,413,017.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,413,017.51/2,245.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,519.80

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