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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,244.10, 3,096.21 and 1,360.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,244.10, 3,096.21 and 1,360.66 is: 1,877.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,244.10 : 3,096.21 = 1,360.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,244.10/3,096.21 = 1,360.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,244.10x = 3,096.21 × 1,360.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,244.10x = 4,212,889.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,212,889.10/2,244.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,877.32

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