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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,244.39, 3,365.37 and 1,858.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,244.39, 3,365.37 and 1,858.02 is: 2,786.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,244.39 : 3,365.37 = 1,858.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,244.39/3,365.37 = 1,858.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,244.39x = 3,365.37 × 1,858.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,244.39x = 6,252,924.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,252,924.77/2,244.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,786.02

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