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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,244.40, 3,096.68 and 1,359.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,244.40, 3,096.68 and 1,359.88 is: 1,876.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,244.40 : 3,096.68 = 1,359.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,244.40/3,096.68 = 1,359.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,244.40x = 3,096.68 × 1,359.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,244.40x = 4,211,113.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,211,113.20/2,244.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,876.28

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