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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,245.98, 3,369.24 and 765.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,245.98, 3,369.24 and 765.45 is: 1,148.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,245.98 : 3,369.24 = 765.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,245.98/3,369.24 = 765.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,245.98x = 3,369.24 × 765.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,245.98x = 2,578,984.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,578,984.76/2,245.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,148.27

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