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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,224.46, 3,336.72 and 2,089.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,224.46, 3,336.72 and 2,089.16 is: 3,133.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,224.46 : 3,336.72 = 2,089.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,224.46/3,336.72 = 2,089.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,224.46x = 3,336.72 × 2,089.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,224.46x = 6,970,941.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,970,941.96/2,224.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,133.77

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