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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,244.23, 3,345.56 and 2,208.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,244.23, 3,345.56 and 2,208.70 is: 3,292.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,244.23 : 3,345.56 = 2,208.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,244.23/3,345.56 = 2,208.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,244.23x = 3,345.56 × 2,208.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,244.23x = 7,389,338.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,389,338.37/2,244.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,292.59

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