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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,244.78, 3,360.20 and 2,053.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,244.78, 3,360.20 and 2,053.40 is: 3,073.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,244.78 : 3,360.20 = 2,053.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,244.78/3,360.20 = 2,053.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,244.78x = 3,360.20 × 2,053.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,244.78x = 6,899,807.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,899,807.61/2,244.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,073.71

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