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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,244.41, 3,096.66 and 1,347.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,244.41, 3,096.66 and 1,347.91 is: 1,859.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,244.41 : 3,096.66 = 1,347.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,244.41/3,096.66 = 1,347.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,244.41x = 3,096.66 × 1,347.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,244.41x = 4,174,022.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,174,022.35/2,244.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,859.74

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