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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,244.20, 3,096.63 and 1,249.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,244.20, 3,096.63 and 1,249.25 is: 1,723.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,244.20 : 3,096.63 = 1,249.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,244.20/3,096.63 = 1,249.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,244.20x = 3,096.63 × 1,249.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,244.20x = 3,868,449.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,868,449.54/2,244.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,723.76

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