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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,246.84, 3,353.28 and 2,188.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,246.84, 3,353.28 and 2,188.52 is: 3,266.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,246.84 : 3,353.28 = 2,188.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,246.84/3,353.28 = 2,188.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,246.84x = 3,353.28 × 2,188.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,246.84x = 7,338,703.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,338,703.58/2,246.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,266.24

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