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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,270.88, 3,401.52 and 2,244.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,270.88, 3,401.52 and 2,244.96 is: 3,362.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,270.88 : 3,401.52 = 2,244.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,270.88/3,401.52 = 2,244.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,270.88x = 3,401.52 × 2,244.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,270.88x = 7,636,276.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,636,276.34/2,270.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,362.69

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