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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,244.26, 3,099.68 and 1,497

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,244.26, 3,099.68 and 1,497 is: 2,067.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,244.26 : 3,099.68 = 1,497 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,244.26/3,099.68 = 1,497/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,244.26x = 3,099.68 × 1,497
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,244.26x = 4,640,220.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,640,220.96/2,244.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,067.60

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