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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,244.51, 3,367.58 and 1,149.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,244.51, 3,367.58 and 1,149.39 is: 1,724.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,244.51 : 3,367.58 = 1,149.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,244.51/3,367.58 = 1,149.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,244.51x = 3,367.58 × 1,149.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,244.51x = 3,870,657.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,870,657.03/2,244.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,724.50

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