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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,224.92, 3,069.30 and 1,804.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,224.92, 3,069.30 and 1,804.44 is: 2,489.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,224.92 : 3,069.30 = 1,804.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,224.92/3,069.30 = 1,804.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,224.92x = 3,069.30 × 1,804.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,224.92x = 5,538,367.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,538,367.69/2,224.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,489.24

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