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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,244.39, 3,361.36 and 2,166.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,244.39, 3,361.36 and 2,166.54 is: 3,244.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,244.39 : 3,361.36 = 2,166.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,244.39/3,361.36 = 2,166.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,244.39x = 3,361.36 × 2,166.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,244.39x = 7,282,520.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,282,520.89/2,244.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,244.77

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