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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,241.48, 3,382.44 and 2,160.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,241.48, 3,382.44 and 2,160.12 is: 3,259.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,241.48 : 3,382.44 = 2,160.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,241.48/3,382.44 = 2,160.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,241.48x = 3,382.44 × 2,160.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,241.48x = 7,306,476.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,306,476.29/2,241.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,259.67

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