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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,244.68, 3,099.08 and 1,448.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,244.68, 3,099.08 and 1,448.32 is: 1,999.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,244.68 : 3,099.08 = 1,448.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,244.68/3,099.08 = 1,448.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,244.68x = 3,099.08 × 1,448.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,244.68x = 4,488,459.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,488,459.55/2,244.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,999.60

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