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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,244.78, 3,368.39 and 2,162.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,244.78, 3,368.39 and 2,162.97 is: 3,245.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,244.78 : 3,368.39 = 2,162.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,244.78/3,368.39 = 2,162.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,244.78x = 3,368.39 × 2,162.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,244.78x = 7,285,715.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,285,715.70/2,244.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,245.63

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