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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,271.58, 3,402.72 and 2,193.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,271.58, 3,402.72 and 2,193.34 is: 3,285.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,271.58 : 3,402.72 = 2,193.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,271.58/3,402.72 = 2,193.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,271.58x = 3,402.72 × 2,193.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,271.58x = 7,463,321.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,463,321.88/2,271.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,285.52

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