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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,244.28, 3,364.26 and 1,420.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,244.28, 3,364.26 and 1,420.04 is: 2,128.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,244.28 : 3,364.26 = 1,420.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,244.28/3,364.26 = 1,420.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,244.28x = 3,364.26 × 1,420.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,244.28x = 4,777,383.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,777,383.77/2,244.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,128.69

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