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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,244.03, 3,098.42 and 1,361.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,244.03, 3,098.42 and 1,361.01 is: 1,879.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,244.03 : 3,098.42 = 1,361.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,244.03/3,098.42 = 1,361.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,244.03x = 3,098.42 × 1,361.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,244.03x = 4,216,980.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,216,980.60/2,244.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,879.20

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