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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,244.76, 3,099.69 and 2,144.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,244.76, 3,099.69 and 2,144.55 is: 2,961.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,244.76 : 3,099.69 = 2,144.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,244.76/3,099.69 = 2,144.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,244.76x = 3,099.69 × 2,144.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,244.76x = 6,647,424.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,647,424.69/2,244.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,961.31

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