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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,244.06, 3,098.18 and 1,447.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,244.06, 3,098.18 and 1,447.68 is: 1,998.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,244.06 : 3,098.18 = 1,447.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,244.06/3,098.18 = 1,447.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,244.06x = 3,098.18 × 1,447.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,244.06x = 4,485,173.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,485,173.22/2,244.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,998.69

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