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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,245.74, 3,369.15 and 706.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,245.74, 3,369.15 and 706.74 is: 1,060.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,245.74 : 3,369.15 = 706.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,245.74/3,369.15 = 706.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,245.74x = 3,369.15 × 706.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,245.74x = 2,381,113.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,381,113.07/2,245.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,060.28

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