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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,244.62, 3,363.80 and 1,011.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,244.62, 3,363.80 and 1,011.60 is: 1,515.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,244.62 : 3,363.80 = 1,011.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,244.62/3,363.80 = 1,011.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,244.62x = 3,363.80 × 1,011.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,244.62x = 3,402,815.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,402,815.02/2,244.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,515.99

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