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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,247.31, 3,370.96 and 2,244.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,247.31, 3,370.96 and 2,244.06 is: 3,366.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,247.31 : 3,370.96 = 2,244.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,247.31/3,370.96 = 2,244.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,247.31x = 3,370.96 × 2,244.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,247.31x = 7,564,636.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,564,636.50/2,247.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,366.09

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