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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,263.52, 3,396.72 and 2,245

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,263.52, 3,396.72 and 2,245 is: 3,368.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,263.52 : 3,396.72 = 2,245 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,263.52/3,396.72 = 2,245/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,263.52x = 3,396.72 × 2,245
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,263.52x = 7,625,636.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,625,636.40/2,263.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,368.93

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