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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,244.03, 3,096.83 and 1,249.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,244.03, 3,096.83 and 1,249.32 is: 1,724.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,244.03 : 3,096.83 = 1,249.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,244.03/3,096.83 = 1,249.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,244.03x = 3,096.83 × 1,249.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,244.03x = 3,868,931.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,868,931.66/2,244.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,724.10

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