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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,244.24, 3,096.72 and 1,360.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,244.24, 3,096.72 and 1,360.08 is: 1,876.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,244.24 : 3,096.72 = 1,360.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,244.24/3,096.72 = 1,360.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,244.24x = 3,096.72 × 1,360.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,244.24x = 4,211,786.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,211,786.94/2,244.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,876.71

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