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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,244.61, 3,097.41 and 1,249.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,244.61, 3,097.41 and 1,249.84 is: 1,724.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,244.61 : 3,097.41 = 1,249.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,244.61/3,097.41 = 1,249.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,244.61x = 3,097.41 × 1,249.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,244.61x = 3,871,266.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,871,266.91/2,244.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,724.69

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