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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,241.06, 3,356.64 and 2,185.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,241.06, 3,356.64 and 2,185.98 is: 3,274.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,241.06 : 3,356.64 = 2,185.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,241.06/3,356.64 = 2,185.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,241.06x = 3,356.64 × 2,185.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,241.06x = 7,337,547.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,337,547.91/2,241.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,274.14

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