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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,242.08, 3,367.80 and 2,168.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,242.08, 3,367.80 and 2,168.28 is: 3,256.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,242.08 : 3,367.80 = 2,168.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,242.08/3,367.80 = 2,168.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,242.08x = 3,367.80 × 2,168.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,242.08x = 7,302,333.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,302,333.38/2,242.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,256.95

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