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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,244.56, 3,097.56 and 1,313.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,244.56, 3,097.56 and 1,313.36 is: 1,812.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,244.56 : 3,097.56 = 1,313.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,244.56/3,097.56 = 1,313.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,244.56x = 3,097.56 × 1,313.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,244.56x = 4,068,211.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,068,211.40/2,244.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,812.48

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