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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,244.78, 3,098.03 and 1,300.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,244.78, 3,098.03 and 1,300.55 is: 1,794.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,244.78 : 3,098.03 = 1,300.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,244.78/3,098.03 = 1,300.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,244.78x = 3,098.03 × 1,300.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,244.78x = 4,029,120.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,029,120.92/2,244.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,794.88

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