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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,244.61, 3,366.48 and 1,319.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,244.61, 3,366.48 and 1,319.09 is: 1,978.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,244.61 : 3,366.48 = 1,319.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,244.61/3,366.48 = 1,319.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,244.61x = 3,366.48 × 1,319.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,244.61x = 4,440,689.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,440,689.16/2,244.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,978.38

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