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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,381.39, 3,551.95 and 2,244.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,381.39, 3,551.95 and 2,244.19 is: 3,347.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,381.39 : 3,551.95 = 2,244.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,381.39/3,551.95 = 2,244.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,381.39x = 3,551.95 × 2,244.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,381.39x = 7,971,250.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,971,250.67/2,381.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,347.31

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