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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,247.56, 3,370.71 and 1,345.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,247.56, 3,370.71 and 1,345.36 is: 2,017.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,247.56 : 3,370.71 = 1,345.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,247.56/3,370.71 = 1,345.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,247.56x = 3,370.71 × 1,345.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,247.56x = 4,534,821.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,534,821.34/2,247.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,017.66

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