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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,244.59, 3,361.66 and 2,166.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,244.59, 3,361.66 and 2,166.73 is: 3,245.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,244.59 : 3,361.66 = 2,166.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,244.59/3,361.66 = 2,166.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,244.59x = 3,361.66 × 2,166.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,244.59x = 7,283,795.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,283,795.75/2,244.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,245.05

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