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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,233.37, 3,346.40 and 2,148.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,233.37, 3,346.40 and 2,148.05 is: 3,218.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,233.37 : 3,346.40 = 2,148.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,233.37/3,346.40 = 2,148.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,233.37x = 3,346.40 × 2,148.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,233.37x = 7,188,223.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,188,223.16/2,233.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,218.56

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