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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,280.96, 3,399.48 and 2,261.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,280.96, 3,399.48 and 2,261.88 is: 3,371.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,280.96 : 3,399.48 = 2,261.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,280.96/3,399.48 = 2,261.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,280.96x = 3,399.48 × 2,261.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,280.96x = 7,689,215.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,689,215.82/2,280.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,371.04

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