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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,233.62, 3,346.78 and 2,148.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,233.62, 3,346.78 and 2,148.30 is: 3,218.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,233.62 : 3,346.78 = 2,148.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,233.62/3,346.78 = 2,148.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,233.62x = 3,346.78 × 2,148.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,233.62x = 7,189,865.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,189,865.37/2,233.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,218.94

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