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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,246.30, 3,344.24 and 2,235.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,246.30, 3,344.24 and 2,235.50 is: 3,328.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,246.30 : 3,344.24 = 2,235.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,246.30/3,344.24 = 2,235.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,246.30x = 3,344.24 × 2,235.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,246.30x = 7,476,048.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,476,048.52/2,246.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,328.16

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