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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,243.66, 3,085.97 and 1,800.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,243.66, 3,085.97 and 1,800.59 is: 2,476.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,243.66 : 3,085.97 = 1,800.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,243.66/3,085.97 = 1,800.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,243.66x = 3,085.97 × 1,800.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,243.66x = 5,556,542.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,556,542.29/2,243.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,476.56

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