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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,246.24, 3,369.52 and 2,233.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,246.24, 3,369.52 and 2,233.44 is: 3,350.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,246.24 : 3,369.52 = 2,233.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,246.24/3,369.52 = 2,233.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,246.24x = 3,369.52 × 2,233.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,246.24x = 7,525,620.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,525,620.75/2,246.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,350.32

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