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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,244.60, 3,097.44 and 1,447.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,244.60, 3,097.44 and 1,447.02 is: 1,996.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,244.60 : 3,097.44 = 1,447.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,244.60/3,097.44 = 1,447.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,244.60x = 3,097.44 × 1,447.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,244.60x = 4,482,057.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,482,057.63/2,244.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,996.82

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