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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,244.73, 3,365.46 and 1,148.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,244.73, 3,365.46 and 1,148.26 is: 1,721.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,244.73 : 3,365.46 = 1,148.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,244.73/3,365.46 = 1,148.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,244.73x = 3,365.46 × 1,148.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,244.73x = 3,864,423.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,864,423.10/2,244.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,721.55

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