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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,704.70, 4,056.65 and 2,245.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,704.70, 4,056.65 and 2,245.43 is: 3,367.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,704.70 : 4,056.65 = 2,245.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,704.70/4,056.65 = 2,245.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,704.70x = 4,056.65 × 2,245.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,704.70x = 9,108,930.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,108,930.94/2,704.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,367.81

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