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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,244.66, 3,097.46 and 1,249.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,244.66, 3,097.46 and 1,249.91 is: 1,724.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,244.66 : 3,097.46 = 1,249.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,244.66/3,097.46 = 1,249.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,244.66x = 3,097.46 × 1,249.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,244.66x = 3,871,524.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,871,524.49/2,244.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,724.77

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