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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,244.60, 3,367.24 and 684.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,244.60, 3,367.24 and 684.42 is: 1,026.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,244.60 : 3,367.24 = 684.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,244.60/3,367.24 = 684.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,244.60x = 3,367.24 × 684.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,244.60x = 2,304,606.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,304,606.40/2,244.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,026.73

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