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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,274.17, 3,415.80 and 2,199.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,274.17, 3,415.80 and 2,199.44 is: 3,303.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,274.17 : 3,415.80 = 2,199.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,274.17/3,415.80 = 2,199.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,274.17x = 3,415.80 × 2,199.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,274.17x = 7,512,830.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,512,830.07/2,274.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,303.56

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