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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,280.88, 3,422.38 and 2,244.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,280.88, 3,422.38 and 2,244.03 is: 3,367.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,280.88 : 3,422.38 = 2,244.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,280.88/3,422.38 = 2,244.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,280.88x = 3,422.38 × 2,244.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,280.88x = 7,679,923.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,679,923.39/2,280.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,367.09

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