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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,245.89, 3,094.40 and 1,676.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,245.89, 3,094.40 and 1,676.31 is: 2,309.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,245.89 : 3,094.40 = 1,676.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,245.89/3,094.40 = 1,676.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,245.89x = 3,094.40 × 1,676.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,245.89x = 5,187,183.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,187,183.66/2,245.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,309.63

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