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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,243.23, 3,093.05 and 1,535.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,243.23, 3,093.05 and 1,535.46 is: 2,117.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,243.23 : 3,093.05 = 1,535.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,243.23/3,093.05 = 1,535.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,243.23x = 3,093.05 × 1,535.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,243.23x = 4,749,246.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,749,246.79/2,243.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,117.15

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