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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,242.48, 3,359.68 and 2,110.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,242.48, 3,359.68 and 2,110.70 is: 3,162.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,242.48 : 3,359.68 = 2,110.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,242.48/3,359.68 = 2,110.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,242.48x = 3,359.68 × 2,110.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,242.48x = 7,091,276.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,091,276.58/2,242.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,162.25

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