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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,243.94, 3,095.93 and 1,581.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,243.94, 3,095.93 and 1,581.17 is: 2,181.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,243.94 : 3,095.93 = 1,581.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,243.94/3,095.93 = 1,581.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,243.94x = 3,095.93 × 1,581.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,243.94x = 4,895,168.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,895,168.25/2,243.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,181.51

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