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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,244.24, 3,096.60 and 1,312.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,244.24, 3,096.60 and 1,312.56 is: 1,811.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,244.24 : 3,096.60 = 1,312.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,244.24/3,096.60 = 1,312.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,244.24x = 3,096.60 × 1,312.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,244.24x = 4,064,473.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,064,473.30/2,244.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,811.07

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