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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,241.63, 3,367.25 and 2,167.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,241.63, 3,367.25 and 2,167.82 is: 3,256.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,241.63 : 3,367.25 = 2,167.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,241.63/3,367.25 = 2,167.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,241.63x = 3,367.25 × 2,167.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,241.63x = 7,299,603.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,299,603.72/2,241.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,256.38

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