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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,244.78, 3,381.82 and 1,760.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,244.78, 3,381.82 and 1,760.00 is: 2,651.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,244.78 : 3,381.82 = 1,760.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,244.78/3,381.82 = 1,760.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,244.78x = 3,381.82 × 1,760.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,244.78x = 5,951,981.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,951,981.89/2,244.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,651.48

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