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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,244.20, 3,365.08 and 1,722.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,244.20, 3,365.08 and 1,722.89 is: 2,583.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,244.20 : 3,365.08 = 1,722.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,244.20/3,365.08 = 1,722.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,244.20x = 3,365.08 × 1,722.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,244.20x = 5,797,666.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,797,666.79/2,244.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,583.41

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