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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,679.20, 4,021.18 and 2,243.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,679.20, 4,021.18 and 2,243.16 is: 3,366.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,679.20 : 4,021.18 = 2,243.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,679.20/4,021.18 = 2,243.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,679.20x = 4,021.18 × 2,243.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,679.20x = 9,020,150.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,020,150.13/2,679.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,366.73

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