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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,246.72, 3,364.85 and 2,168.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,246.72, 3,364.85 and 2,168.85 is: 3,248.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,246.72 : 3,364.85 = 2,168.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,246.72/3,364.85 = 2,168.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,246.72x = 3,364.85 × 2,168.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,246.72x = 7,297,852.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,297,852.49/2,246.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,248.23

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