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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,244.38, 3,092.84 and 1,653.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,244.38, 3,092.84 and 1,653.90 is: 2,279.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,244.38 : 3,092.84 = 1,653.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,244.38/3,092.84 = 1,653.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,244.38x = 3,092.84 × 1,653.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,244.38x = 5,115,248.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,115,248.08/2,244.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,279.14

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