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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,244.30, 3,098.62 and 1,459.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,244.30, 3,098.62 and 1,459.68 is: 2,015.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,244.30 : 3,098.62 = 1,459.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,244.30/3,098.62 = 1,459.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,244.30x = 3,098.62 × 1,459.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,244.30x = 4,522,993.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,522,993.64/2,244.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,015.32

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