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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,244.45, 3,337.60 and 2,175.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,244.45, 3,337.60 and 2,175.15 is: 3,234.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,244.45 : 3,337.60 = 2,175.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,244.45/3,337.60 = 2,175.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,244.45x = 3,337.60 × 2,175.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,244.45x = 7,259,775.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,259,775.20/2,244.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,234.55

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