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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,244.15, 3,099.92 and 1,688.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,244.15, 3,099.92 and 1,688.81 is: 2,332.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,244.15 : 3,099.92 = 1,688.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,244.15/3,099.92 = 1,688.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,244.15x = 3,099.92 × 1,688.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,244.15x = 5,235,151.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,235,151.95/2,244.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,332.80

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