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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,276.89, 3,409.83 and 2,260.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,276.89, 3,409.83 and 2,260.48 is: 3,385.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,276.89 : 3,409.83 = 2,260.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,276.89/3,409.83 = 2,260.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,276.89x = 3,409.83 × 2,260.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,276.89x = 7,707,852.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,707,852.52/2,276.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,385.25

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