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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,023.80, 4,529.88 and 2,245.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,023.80, 4,529.88 and 2,245.64 is: 3,364.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,023.80 : 4,529.88 = 2,245.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,023.80/4,529.88 = 2,245.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,023.80x = 4,529.88 × 2,245.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,023.80x = 10,172,479.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,172,479.72/3,023.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,364.14

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