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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,244.55, 3,097.36 and 1,300.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,244.55, 3,097.36 and 1,300.27 is: 1,794.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,244.55 : 3,097.36 = 1,300.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,244.55/3,097.36 = 1,300.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,244.55x = 3,097.36 × 1,300.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,244.55x = 4,027,404.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,027,404.29/2,244.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,794.30

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