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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,280.30, 3,423.15 and 2,264.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,280.30, 3,423.15 and 2,264.10 is: 3,398.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,280.30 : 3,423.15 = 2,264.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,280.30/3,423.15 = 2,264.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,280.30x = 3,423.15 × 2,264.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,280.30x = 7,750,353.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,750,353.92/2,280.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,398.83

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