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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,276.82, 3,416.46 and 2,236.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,276.82, 3,416.46 and 2,236.14 is: 3,355.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,276.82 : 3,416.46 = 2,236.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,276.82/3,416.46 = 2,236.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,276.82x = 3,416.46 × 2,236.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,276.82x = 7,639,682.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,639,682.86/2,276.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,355.42

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