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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,244.85, 3,093.68 and 1,614.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,244.85, 3,093.68 and 1,614.29 is: 2,224.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,244.85 : 3,093.68 = 1,614.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,244.85/3,093.68 = 1,614.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,244.85x = 3,093.68 × 1,614.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,244.85x = 4,994,085.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,994,085.25/2,244.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,224.69

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