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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,244.30, 3,366.45 and 944.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,244.30, 3,366.45 and 944.88 is: 1,417.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,244.30 : 3,366.45 = 944.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,244.30/3,366.45 = 944.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,244.30x = 3,366.45 × 944.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,244.30x = 3,180,891.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,180,891.28/2,244.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,417.32

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