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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,244.24, 3,366.90 and 705.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,244.24, 3,366.90 and 705.24 is: 1,058.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,244.24 : 3,366.90 = 705.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,244.24/3,366.90 = 705.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,244.24x = 3,366.90 × 705.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,244.24x = 2,374,472.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,374,472.56/2,244.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,058.03

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