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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,244.52, 3,097.14 and 1,360.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,244.52, 3,097.14 and 1,360.36 is: 1,877.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,244.52 : 3,097.14 = 1,360.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,244.52/3,097.14 = 1,360.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,244.52x = 3,097.14 × 1,360.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,244.52x = 4,213,225.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,213,225.37/2,244.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,877.12

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