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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,244.72, 3,095.04 and 1,823.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,244.72, 3,095.04 and 1,823.76 is: 2,514.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,244.72 : 3,095.04 = 1,823.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,244.72/3,095.04 = 1,823.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,244.72x = 3,095.04 × 1,823.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,244.72x = 5,644,610.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,644,610.15/2,244.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,514.62

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