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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,244.25, 3,097.08 and 1,360.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,244.25, 3,097.08 and 1,360.06 is: 1,876.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,244.25 : 3,097.08 = 1,360.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,244.25/3,097.08 = 1,360.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,244.25x = 3,097.08 × 1,360.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,244.25x = 4,212,214.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,212,214.62/2,244.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,876.89

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