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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,244.19, 3,366.51 and 858.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,244.19, 3,366.51 and 858.69 is: 1,288.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,244.19 : 3,366.51 = 858.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,244.19/3,366.51 = 858.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,244.19x = 3,366.51 × 858.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,244.19x = 2,890,780.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,890,780.06/2,244.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,288.12

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