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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,244.79, 3,367.18 and 1,012.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,244.79, 3,367.18 and 1,012.55 is: 1,518.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,244.79 : 3,367.18 = 1,012.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,244.79/3,367.18 = 1,012.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,244.79x = 3,367.18 × 1,012.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,244.79x = 3,409,442.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,409,442.90/2,244.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,518.83

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