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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,244.81, 3,368.39 and 1,696.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,244.81, 3,368.39 and 1,696.83 is: 2,546.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,244.81 : 3,368.39 = 1,696.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,244.81/3,368.39 = 1,696.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,244.81x = 3,368.39 × 1,696.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,244.81x = 5,715,576.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,715,576.72/2,244.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,546.13

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