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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,244.56, 3,097.48 and 1,313.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,244.56, 3,097.48 and 1,313.04 is: 1,811.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,244.56 : 3,097.48 = 1,313.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,244.56/3,097.48 = 1,313.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,244.56x = 3,097.48 × 1,313.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,244.56x = 4,067,115.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,067,115.14/2,244.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,811.99

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