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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,244, 3,097.08 and 1,312.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,244, 3,097.08 and 1,312.32 is: 1,811.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,244 : 3,097.08 = 1,312.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,244/3,097.08 = 1,312.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,244x = 3,097.08 × 1,312.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,244x = 4,064,360.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,064,360.03/2,244
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,811.21

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