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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,241.42, 3,345.17 and 2,183.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,241.42, 3,345.17 and 2,183.10 is: 3,258.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,241.42 : 3,345.17 = 2,183.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,241.42/3,345.17 = 2,183.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,241.42x = 3,345.17 × 2,183.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,241.42x = 7,302,812.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,302,812.99/2,241.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,258.13

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