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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,244.09, 3,361.01 and 1,074.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,244.09, 3,361.01 and 1,074.91 is: 1,609.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,244.09 : 3,361.01 = 1,074.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,244.09/3,361.01 = 1,074.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,244.09x = 3,361.01 × 1,074.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,244.09x = 3,612,772.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,612,772.57/2,244.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,609.90

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