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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,744.20, 4,106.73 and 2,244.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,744.20, 4,106.73 and 2,244.83 is: 3,359.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,744.20 : 4,106.73 = 2,244.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,744.20/4,106.73 = 2,244.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,744.20x = 4,106.73 × 2,244.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,744.20x = 9,218,899.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,218,899.48/2,744.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,359.42

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