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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,243.89, 3,360.61 and 2,166.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,243.89, 3,360.61 and 2,166.04 is: 3,244.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,243.89 : 3,360.61 = 2,166.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,243.89/3,360.61 = 2,166.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,243.89x = 3,360.61 × 2,166.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,243.89x = 7,279,215.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,279,215.68/2,243.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,244.02

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