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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,245.96, 3,365.06 and 2,017.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,245.96, 3,365.06 and 2,017.69 is: 3,023.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,245.96 : 3,365.06 = 2,017.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,245.96/3,365.06 = 2,017.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,245.96x = 3,365.06 × 2,017.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,245.96x = 6,789,659.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,789,659.69/2,245.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,023.05

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