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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,245.84, 3,099.48 and 1,361.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,245.84, 3,099.48 and 1,361.92 is: 1,879.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,245.84 : 3,099.48 = 1,361.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,245.84/3,099.48 = 1,361.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,245.84x = 3,099.48 × 1,361.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,245.84x = 4,221,243.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,221,243.80/2,245.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,879.58

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