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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,244.96, 3,099.33 and 1,500.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,244.96, 3,099.33 and 1,500.18 is: 2,071.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,244.96 : 3,099.33 = 1,500.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,244.96/3,099.33 = 1,500.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,244.96x = 3,099.33 × 1,500.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,244.96x = 4,649,552.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,649,552.88/2,244.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,071.11

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