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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,246.28, 3,364.20 and 2,168.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,246.28, 3,364.20 and 2,168.44 is: 3,247.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,246.28 : 3,364.20 = 2,168.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,246.28/3,364.20 = 2,168.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,246.28x = 3,364.20 × 2,168.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,246.28x = 7,295,065.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,295,065.85/2,246.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,247.62

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