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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,244.48, 3,386.97 and 2,163.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,244.48, 3,386.97 and 2,163.12 is: 3,264.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,244.48 : 3,386.97 = 2,163.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,244.48/3,386.97 = 2,163.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,244.48x = 3,386.97 × 2,163.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,244.48x = 7,326,422.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,326,422.55/2,244.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,264.20

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