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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,236.89, 3,349.59 and 2,171.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,236.89, 3,349.59 and 2,171.22 is: 3,251.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,236.89 : 3,349.59 = 2,171.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,236.89/3,349.59 = 2,171.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,236.89x = 3,349.59 × 2,171.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,236.89x = 7,272,696.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,272,696.80/2,236.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,251.25

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