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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,239.06, 3,353.64 and 2,183.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,239.06, 3,353.64 and 2,183.98 is: 3,271.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,239.06 : 3,353.64 = 2,183.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,239.06/3,353.64 = 2,183.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,239.06x = 3,353.64 × 2,183.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,239.06x = 7,324,282.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,324,282.69/2,239.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,271.14

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