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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,224.92, 3,068.40 and 1,516.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,224.92, 3,068.40 and 1,516.44 is: 2,091.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,224.92 : 3,068.40 = 1,516.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,224.92/3,068.40 = 1,516.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,224.92x = 3,068.40 × 1,516.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,224.92x = 4,653,044.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,653,044.50/2,224.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,091.33

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