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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,244.99, 3,097.93 and 1,405.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,244.99, 3,097.93 and 1,405.66 is: 1,939.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,244.99 : 3,097.93 = 1,405.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,244.99/3,097.93 = 1,405.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,244.99x = 3,097.93 × 1,405.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,244.99x = 4,354,636.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,354,636.28/2,244.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,939.71

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