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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,244.24, 3,359.43 and 2,052.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,244.24, 3,359.43 and 2,052.87 is: 3,072.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,244.24 : 3,359.43 = 2,052.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,244.24/3,359.43 = 2,052.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,244.24x = 3,359.43 × 2,052.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,244.24x = 6,896,473.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,896,473.06/2,244.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,072.97

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