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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,245.79, 3,096.69 and 1,930.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,245.79, 3,096.69 and 1,930.70 is: 2,662.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,245.79 : 3,096.69 = 1,930.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,245.79/3,096.69 = 1,930.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,245.79x = 3,096.69 × 1,930.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,245.79x = 5,978,779.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,978,779.38/2,245.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,662.22

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