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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,266.23, 3,419.75 and 2,184.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,266.23, 3,419.75 and 2,184.87 is: 3,296.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,266.23 : 3,419.75 = 2,184.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,266.23/3,419.75 = 2,184.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,266.23x = 3,419.75 × 2,184.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,266.23x = 7,471,714.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,471,714.64/2,266.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,296.98

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