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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,244.13, 3,096.99 and 1,249.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,244.13, 3,096.99 and 1,249.41 is: 1,724.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,244.13 : 3,096.99 = 1,249.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,244.13/3,096.99 = 1,249.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,244.13x = 3,096.99 × 1,249.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,244.13x = 3,869,410.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,869,410.28/2,244.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,724.24

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