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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,244.21, 3,366.72 and 1,148.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,244.21, 3,366.72 and 1,148.28 is: 1,722.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,244.21 : 3,366.72 = 1,148.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,244.21/3,366.72 = 1,148.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,244.21x = 3,366.72 × 1,148.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,244.21x = 3,865,937.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,865,937.24/2,244.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,722.63

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