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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,244.78, 3,097.23 and 1,360.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,244.78, 3,097.23 and 1,360.41 is: 1,877.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,244.78 : 3,097.23 = 1,360.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,244.78/3,097.23 = 1,360.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,244.78x = 3,097.23 × 1,360.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,244.78x = 4,213,502.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,213,502.66/2,244.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,877.02

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