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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,242.77, 3,364.14 and 944.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,242.77, 3,364.14 and 944.22 is: 1,416.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,242.77 : 3,364.14 = 944.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,242.77/3,364.14 = 944.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,242.77x = 3,364.14 × 944.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,242.77x = 3,176,488.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,176,488.27/2,242.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,416.32

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