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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,244.48, 3,098.91 and 1,405.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,244.48, 3,098.91 and 1,405.53 is: 1,940.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,244.48 : 3,098.91 = 1,405.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,244.48/3,098.91 = 1,405.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,244.48x = 3,098.91 × 1,405.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,244.48x = 4,355,610.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,355,610.97/2,244.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,940.59

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