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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,244.41, 3,366.61 and 1,148.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,244.41, 3,366.61 and 1,148.18 is: 1,722.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,244.41 : 3,366.61 = 1,148.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,244.41/3,366.61 = 1,148.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,244.41x = 3,366.61 × 1,148.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,244.41x = 3,865,461.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,865,461.02/2,244.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,722.26

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