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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,244.45, 3,361.32 and 1,779.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,244.45, 3,361.32 and 1,779.15 is: 2,664.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,244.45 : 3,361.32 = 1,779.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,244.45/3,361.32 = 1,779.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,244.45x = 3,361.32 × 1,779.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,244.45x = 5,980,292.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,980,292.48/2,244.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,664.48

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