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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,244.09, 3,096.99 and 1,544.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,244.09, 3,096.99 and 1,544.25 is: 2,131.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,244.09 : 3,096.99 = 1,544.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,244.09/3,096.99 = 1,544.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,244.09x = 3,096.99 × 1,544.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,244.09x = 4,782,526.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,782,526.81/2,244.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,131.17

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