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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,245.39, 3,362.86 and 2,167.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,245.39, 3,362.86 and 2,167.54 is: 3,246.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,245.39 : 3,362.86 = 2,167.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,245.39/3,362.86 = 2,167.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,245.39x = 3,362.86 × 2,167.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,245.39x = 7,289,133.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,289,133.56/2,245.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,246.27

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