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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,241.21, 3,382.48 and 2,182.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,241.21, 3,382.48 and 2,182.89 is: 3,294.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,241.21 : 3,382.48 = 2,182.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,241.21/3,382.48 = 2,182.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,241.21x = 3,382.48 × 2,182.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,241.21x = 7,383,576.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,383,576.31/2,241.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,294.46

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