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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,244.56, 3,367.78 and 1,204.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,244.56, 3,367.78 and 1,204.28 is: 1,806.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,244.56 : 3,367.78 = 1,204.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,244.56/3,367.78 = 1,204.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,244.56x = 3,367.78 × 1,204.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,244.56x = 4,055,750.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,055,750.10/2,244.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,806.92

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