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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,245.82, 3,369.32 and 2,000.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,245.82, 3,369.32 and 2,000.69 is: 3,001.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,245.82 : 3,369.32 = 2,000.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,245.82/3,369.32 = 2,000.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,245.82x = 3,369.32 × 2,000.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,245.82x = 6,740,937.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,740,937.98/2,245.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,001.56

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