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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,244.23, 3,361.79 and 1,132.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,244.23, 3,361.79 and 1,132.96 is: 1,697.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,244.23 : 3,361.79 = 1,132.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,244.23/3,361.79 = 1,132.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,244.23x = 3,361.79 × 1,132.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,244.23x = 3,808,782.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,808,782.19/2,244.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,697.14

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