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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,244.51, 3,097.24 and 1,360.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,244.51, 3,097.24 and 1,360.40 is: 1,877.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,244.51 : 3,097.24 = 1,360.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,244.51/3,097.24 = 1,360.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,244.51x = 3,097.24 × 1,360.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,244.51x = 4,213,466.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,213,466.41/2,244.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,877.23

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