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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,244.23, 3,363.37 and 1,722.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,244.23, 3,363.37 and 1,722.23 is: 2,581.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,244.23 : 3,363.37 = 1,722.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,244.23/3,363.37 = 1,722.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,244.23x = 3,363.37 × 1,722.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,244.23x = 5,792,516.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,792,516.81/2,244.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,581.07

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