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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,238.06, 3,352.14 and 2,182.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,238.06, 3,352.14 and 2,182.98 is: 3,269.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,238.06 : 3,352.14 = 2,182.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,238.06/3,352.14 = 2,182.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,238.06x = 3,352.14 × 2,182.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,238.06x = 7,317,654.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,317,654.58/2,238.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,269.64

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