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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,244.78, 3,364.65 and 1,466.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,244.78, 3,364.65 and 1,466.28 is: 2,197.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,244.78 : 3,364.65 = 1,466.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,244.78/3,364.65 = 1,466.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,244.78x = 3,364.65 × 1,466.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,244.78x = 4,933,519.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,933,519.00/2,244.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,197.77

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