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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,246.40, 3,388.80 and 2,131.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,246.40, 3,388.80 and 2,131.20 is: 3,215.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,246.40 : 3,388.80 = 2,131.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,246.40/3,388.80 = 2,131.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,246.40x = 3,388.80 × 2,131.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,246.40x = 7,222,210.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,222,210.56/2,246.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,215.02

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