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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,244.96, 3,367.81 and 1,012.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,244.96, 3,367.81 and 1,012.34 is: 1,518.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,244.96 : 3,367.81 = 1,012.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,244.96/3,367.81 = 1,012.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,244.96x = 3,367.81 × 1,012.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,244.96x = 3,409,351.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,409,351.94/2,244.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,518.67

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