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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,244.12, 3,366.42 and 1,089

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,244.12, 3,366.42 and 1,089 is: 1,633.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,244.12 : 3,366.42 = 1,089 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,244.12/3,366.42 = 1,089/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,244.12x = 3,366.42 × 1,089
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,244.12x = 3,666,031.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,666,031.38/2,244.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,633.62

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