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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,243.66, 3,362.07 and 944.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,243.66, 3,362.07 and 944.42 is: 1,415.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,243.66 : 3,362.07 = 944.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,243.66/3,362.07 = 944.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,243.66x = 3,362.07 × 944.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,243.66x = 3,175,206.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,175,206.15/2,243.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,415.19

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