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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,244.89, 3,360.94 and 1,783.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,244.89, 3,360.94 and 1,783.33 is: 2,669.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,244.89 : 3,360.94 = 1,783.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,244.89/3,360.94 = 1,783.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,244.89x = 3,360.94 × 1,783.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,244.89x = 5,993,652.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,993,652.27/2,244.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,669.91

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