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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,275.97, 3,416.99 and 2,202.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,275.97, 3,416.99 and 2,202.15 is: 3,306.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,275.97 : 3,416.99 = 2,202.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,275.97/3,416.99 = 2,202.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,275.97x = 3,416.99 × 2,202.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,275.97x = 7,524,713.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,524,713.52/2,275.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,306.16

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