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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,244.03, 3,362.61 and 1,148.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,244.03, 3,362.61 and 1,148.67 is: 1,721.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,244.03 : 3,362.61 = 1,148.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,244.03/3,362.61 = 1,148.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,244.03x = 3,362.61 × 1,148.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,244.03x = 3,862,529.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,862,529.23/2,244.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,721.25

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