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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,363.21, 3,544.34 and 2,246.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,363.21, 3,544.34 and 2,246.12 is: 3,368.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,363.21 : 3,544.34 = 2,246.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,363.21/3,544.34 = 2,246.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,363.21x = 3,544.34 × 2,246.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,363.21x = 7,960,997.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,960,997.30/2,363.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,368.72

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