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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,244.24, 3,366.48 and 945.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,244.24, 3,366.48 and 945.84 is: 1,418.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,244.24 : 3,366.48 = 945.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,244.24/3,366.48 = 945.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,244.24x = 3,366.48 × 945.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,244.24x = 3,184,151.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,184,151.44/2,244.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,418.81

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