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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,276.40, 3,407.40 and 2,204.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,276.40, 3,407.40 and 2,204.40 is: 3,299.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,276.40 : 3,407.40 = 2,204.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,276.40/3,407.40 = 2,204.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,276.40x = 3,407.40 × 2,204.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,276.40x = 7,511,272.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,511,272.56/2,276.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,299.63

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