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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,244.33, 3,361.28 and 2,166.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,244.33, 3,361.28 and 2,166.47 is: 3,244.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,244.33 : 3,361.28 = 2,166.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,244.33/3,361.28 = 2,166.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,244.33x = 3,361.28 × 2,166.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,244.33x = 7,282,112.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,282,112.28/2,244.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,244.67

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