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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,660.84, 5,052.30 and 2,245.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,660.84, 5,052.30 and 2,245.43 is: 3,098.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,660.84 : 5,052.30 = 2,245.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,660.84/5,052.30 = 2,245.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,660.84x = 5,052.30 × 2,245.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,660.84x = 11,344,585.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,344,585.99/3,660.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,098.90

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