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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,270.66, 3,406.30 and 2,229.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,270.66, 3,406.30 and 2,229.95 is: 3,345.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,270.66 : 3,406.30 = 2,229.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,270.66/3,406.30 = 2,229.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,270.66x = 3,406.30 × 2,229.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,270.66x = 7,595,881.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,595,881.63/2,270.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,345.24

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