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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,244.21, 3,096.38 and 1,347.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,244.21, 3,096.38 and 1,347.71 is: 1,859.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,244.21 : 3,096.38 = 1,347.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,244.21/3,096.38 = 1,347.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,244.21x = 3,096.38 × 1,347.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,244.21x = 4,173,010.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,173,010.18/2,244.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,859.46

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