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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,244.80, 3,099.48 and 1,361.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,244.80, 3,099.48 and 1,361.79 is: 1,880.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,244.80 : 3,099.48 = 1,361.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,244.80/3,099.48 = 1,361.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,244.80x = 3,099.48 × 1,361.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,244.80x = 4,220,840.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,220,840.87/2,244.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,880.28

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