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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,706.20, 4,049.22 and 2,244.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,706.20, 4,049.22 and 2,244.20 is: 3,357.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,706.20 : 4,049.22 = 2,244.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,706.20/4,049.22 = 2,244.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,706.20x = 4,049.22 × 2,244.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,706.20x = 9,087,259.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,087,259.52/2,706.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,357.94

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