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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,244.20, 3,337.23 and 2,174.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,244.20, 3,337.23 and 2,174.90 is: 3,234.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,244.20 : 3,337.23 = 2,174.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,244.20/3,337.23 = 2,174.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,244.20x = 3,337.23 × 2,174.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,244.20x = 7,258,130.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,258,130.65/2,244.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,234.17

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