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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,759.34, 4,141.74 and 2,245.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,759.34, 4,141.74 and 2,245.39 is: 3,370.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,759.34 : 4,141.74 = 2,245.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,759.34/4,141.74 = 2,245.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,759.34x = 4,141.74 × 2,245.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,759.34x = 9,299,821.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,299,821.58/2,759.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,370.31

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