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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,244.41, 3,097.00 and 1,249.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,244.41, 3,097.00 and 1,249.55 is: 1,724.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,244.41 : 3,097.00 = 1,249.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,244.41/3,097.00 = 1,249.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,244.41x = 3,097.00 × 1,249.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,244.41x = 3,869,857.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,869,857.48/2,244.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,724.22

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