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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,244.91, 3,095.33 and 1,537.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,244.91, 3,095.33 and 1,537.10 is: 2,119.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,244.91 : 3,095.33 = 1,537.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,244.91/3,095.33 = 1,537.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,244.91x = 3,095.33 × 1,537.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,244.91x = 4,757,831.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,757,831.74/2,244.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,119.39

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