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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,253.12, 3,354.56 and 2,220.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,253.12, 3,354.56 and 2,220.72 is: 3,306.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,253.12 : 3,354.56 = 2,220.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,253.12/3,354.56 = 2,220.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,253.12x = 3,354.56 × 2,220.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,253.12x = 7,449,538.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,449,538.48/2,253.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,306.32

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