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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,245.82, 3,367.35 and 1,076.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,245.82, 3,367.35 and 1,076.18 is: 1,613.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,245.82 : 3,367.35 = 1,076.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,245.82/3,367.35 = 1,076.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,245.82x = 3,367.35 × 1,076.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,245.82x = 3,623,857.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,623,857.89/2,245.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,613.60

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