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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,244.30, 3,351.78 and 1,879.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,244.30, 3,351.78 and 1,879.38 is: 2,806.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,244.30 : 3,351.78 = 1,879.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,244.30/3,351.78 = 1,879.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,244.30x = 3,351.78 × 1,879.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,244.30x = 6,299,268.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,299,268.30/2,244.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,806.79

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