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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,241.98, 3,383.20 and 2,160.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,241.98, 3,383.20 and 2,160.62 is: 3,260.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,241.98 : 3,383.20 = 2,160.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,241.98/3,383.20 = 2,160.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,241.98x = 3,383.20 × 2,160.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,241.98x = 7,309,798.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,309,798.78/2,241.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,260.42

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