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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,284.36, 3,427.11 and 1,244.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,284.36, 3,427.11 and 1,244.08 is: 1,866.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,284.36 : 3,427.11 = 1,244.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,284.36/3,427.11 = 1,244.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,284.36x = 3,427.11 × 1,244.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,284.36x = 4,263,599.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,263,599.01/2,284.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,866.43

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