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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,245.94, 3,099.26 and 1,237.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,245.94, 3,099.26 and 1,237.58 is: 1,707.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,245.94 : 3,099.26 = 1,237.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,245.94/3,099.26 = 1,237.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,245.94x = 3,099.26 × 1,237.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,245.94x = 3,835,581.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,835,581.41/2,245.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,707.78

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