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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,244.36, 3,360.33 and 1,146.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,244.36, 3,360.33 and 1,146.36 is: 1,716.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,244.36 : 3,360.33 = 1,146.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,244.36/3,360.33 = 1,146.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,244.36x = 3,360.33 × 1,146.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,244.36x = 3,852,147.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,852,147.90/2,244.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,716.37

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