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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,244.80, 3,097.29 and 1,360.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,244.80, 3,097.29 and 1,360.58 is: 1,877.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,244.80 : 3,097.29 = 1,360.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,244.80/3,097.29 = 1,360.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,244.80x = 3,097.29 × 1,360.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,244.80x = 4,214,095.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,214,095.34/2,244.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,877.27

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