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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,276.24, 3,415.34 and 2,239.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,276.24, 3,415.34 and 2,239.31 is: 3,359.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,276.24 : 3,415.34 = 2,239.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,276.24/3,415.34 = 2,239.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,276.24x = 3,415.34 × 2,239.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,276.24x = 7,648,019.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,648,019.15/2,276.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,359.94

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