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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,644.09, 3,640.54 and 2,244.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,644.09, 3,640.54 and 2,244.93 is: 3,090.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,644.09 : 3,640.54 = 2,244.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,644.09/3,640.54 = 2,244.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,644.09x = 3,640.54 × 2,244.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,644.09x = 8,172,757.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,172,757.46/2,644.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,090.95

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