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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,244.24, 3,097.22 and 1,300.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,244.24, 3,097.22 and 1,300.28 is: 1,794.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,244.24 : 3,097.22 = 1,300.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,244.24/3,097.22 = 1,300.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,244.24x = 3,097.22 × 1,300.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,244.24x = 4,027,231.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,027,231.23/2,244.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,794.47

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