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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,244.83, 3,361.08 and 1,695.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,244.83, 3,361.08 and 1,695.35 is: 2,538.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,244.83 : 3,361.08 = 1,695.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,244.83/3,361.08 = 1,695.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,244.83x = 3,361.08 × 1,695.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,244.83x = 5,698,190.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,698,190.17/2,244.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,538.37

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