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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,244.11, 3,096.50 and 1,300.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,244.11, 3,096.50 and 1,300.05 is: 1,793.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,244.11 : 3,096.50 = 1,300.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,244.11/3,096.50 = 1,300.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,244.11x = 3,096.50 × 1,300.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,244.11x = 4,025,598.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,025,598.32/2,244.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,793.85

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