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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,272.98, 3,429.95 and 2,191.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,272.98, 3,429.95 and 2,191.62 is: 3,307.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,272.98 : 3,429.95 = 2,191.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,272.98/3,429.95 = 2,191.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,272.98x = 3,429.95 × 2,191.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,272.98x = 7,517,136.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,517,136.06/2,272.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,307.17

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