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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,244.02, 3,096.67 and 1,249.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,244.02, 3,096.67 and 1,249.27 is: 1,723.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,244.02 : 3,096.67 = 1,249.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,244.02/3,096.67 = 1,249.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,244.02x = 3,096.67 × 1,249.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,244.02x = 3,868,576.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,868,576.93/2,244.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,723.95

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