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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,241.96, 3,383.61 and 2,183.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,241.96, 3,383.61 and 2,183.64 is: 3,295.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,241.96 : 3,383.61 = 2,183.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,241.96/3,383.61 = 2,183.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,241.96x = 3,383.61 × 2,183.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,241.96x = 7,388,586.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,388,586.14/2,241.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,295.59

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