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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,244.24, 3,095.64 and 1,771.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,244.24, 3,095.64 and 1,771.98 is: 2,444.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,244.24 : 3,095.64 = 1,771.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,244.24/3,095.64 = 1,771.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,244.24x = 3,095.64 × 1,771.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,244.24x = 5,485,412.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,485,412.17/2,244.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,444.22

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