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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,244.12, 3,096.94 and 1,299.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,244.12, 3,096.94 and 1,299.96 is: 1,793.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,244.12 : 3,096.94 = 1,299.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,244.12/3,096.94 = 1,299.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,244.12x = 3,096.94 × 1,299.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,244.12x = 4,025,898.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,025,898.12/2,244.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,793.98

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