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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,244.85, 3,360.08 and 1,202.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,244.85, 3,360.08 and 1,202.24 is: 1,799.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,244.85 : 3,360.08 = 1,202.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,244.85/3,360.08 = 1,202.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,244.85x = 3,360.08 × 1,202.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,244.85x = 4,039,633.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,039,633.99/2,244.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,799.51

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