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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,244.92, 3,368.28 and 1,149.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,244.92, 3,368.28 and 1,149.68 is: 1,724.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,244.92 : 3,368.28 = 1,149.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,244.92/3,368.28 = 1,149.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,244.92x = 3,368.28 × 1,149.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,244.92x = 3,872,444.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,872,444.15/2,244.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,724.98

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