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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,243.99, 3,097.70 and 1,360.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,243.99, 3,097.70 and 1,360.49 is: 1,878.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,243.99 : 3,097.70 = 1,360.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,243.99/3,097.70 = 1,360.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,243.99x = 3,097.70 × 1,360.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,243.99x = 4,214,367.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,214,367.58/2,243.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,878.07

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