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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,244.69, 3,092.97 and 2,088.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,244.69, 3,092.97 and 2,088.96 is: 2,878.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,244.69 : 3,092.97 = 2,088.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,244.69/3,092.97 = 2,088.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,244.69x = 3,092.97 × 2,088.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,244.69x = 6,461,090.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,461,090.61/2,244.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,878.39

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