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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,245.52, 3,388.56 and 2,176.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,245.52, 3,388.56 and 2,176.26 is: 3,284.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,245.52 : 3,388.56 = 2,176.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,245.52/3,388.56 = 2,176.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,245.52x = 3,388.56 × 2,176.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,245.52x = 7,374,387.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,374,387.59/2,245.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,284.05

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