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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,243.16, 3,365.20 and 944.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,243.16, 3,365.20 and 944.62 is: 1,417.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,243.16 : 3,365.20 = 944.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,243.16/3,365.20 = 944.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,243.16x = 3,365.20 × 944.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,243.16x = 3,178,835.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,178,835.22/2,243.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,417.12

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