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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,245.26, 3,344.85 and 2,188.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,245.26, 3,344.85 and 2,188.02 is: 3,259.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,245.26 : 3,344.85 = 2,188.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,245.26/3,344.85 = 2,188.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,245.26x = 3,344.85 × 2,188.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,245.26x = 7,318,598.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,318,598.70/2,245.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,259.58

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