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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,244.26, 3,096.56 and 1,359.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,244.26, 3,096.56 and 1,359.87 is: 1,876.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,244.26 : 3,096.56 = 1,359.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,244.26/3,096.56 = 1,359.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,244.26x = 3,096.56 × 1,359.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,244.26x = 4,210,912.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,210,912.25/2,244.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,876.31

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