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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,246.64, 3,347.83 and 2,183.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,246.64, 3,347.83 and 2,183.20 is: 3,253.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,246.64 : 3,347.83 = 2,183.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,246.64/3,347.83 = 2,183.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,246.64x = 3,347.83 × 2,183.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,246.64x = 7,308,995.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,308,995.65/2,246.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,253.31

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