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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,244.69, 3,098.04 and 1,405.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,244.69, 3,098.04 and 1,405.71 is: 1,940.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,244.69 : 3,098.04 = 1,405.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,244.69/3,098.04 = 1,405.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,244.69x = 3,098.04 × 1,405.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,244.69x = 4,354,945.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,354,945.81/2,244.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,940.11

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