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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,276.66, 3,415.31 and 2,235.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,276.66, 3,415.31 and 2,235.96 is: 3,354.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,276.66 : 3,415.31 = 2,235.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,276.66/3,415.31 = 2,235.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,276.66x = 3,415.31 × 2,235.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,276.66x = 7,636,485.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,636,485.37/2,276.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,354.26

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