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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,265.03, 3,380.76 and 2,209.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,265.03, 3,380.76 and 2,209.74 is: 3,298.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,265.03 : 3,380.76 = 2,209.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,265.03/3,380.76 = 2,209.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,265.03x = 3,380.76 × 2,209.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,265.03x = 7,470,600.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,470,600.60/2,265.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,298.23

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