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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,244.19, 3,097.11 and 1,249.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,244.19, 3,097.11 and 1,249.45 is: 1,724.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,244.19 : 3,097.11 = 1,249.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,244.19/3,097.11 = 1,249.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,244.19x = 3,097.11 × 1,249.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,244.19x = 3,869,684.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,869,684.09/2,244.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,724.31

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