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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,244.78, 3,366.02 and 1,205.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,244.78, 3,366.02 and 1,205.66 is: 1,807.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,244.78 : 3,366.02 = 1,205.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,244.78/3,366.02 = 1,205.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,244.78x = 3,366.02 × 1,205.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,244.78x = 4,058,256.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,058,256.43/2,244.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,807.86

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