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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,244.79, 3,361.96 and 2,166.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,244.79, 3,361.96 and 2,166.93 is: 3,245.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,244.79 : 3,361.96 = 2,166.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,244.79/3,361.96 = 2,166.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,244.79x = 3,361.96 × 2,166.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,244.79x = 7,285,131.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,285,131.98/2,244.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,245.35

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