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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,281.38, 3,423.14 and 2,244.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,281.38, 3,423.14 and 2,244.53 is: 3,367.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,281.38 : 3,423.14 = 2,244.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,281.38/3,423.14 = 2,244.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,281.38x = 3,423.14 × 2,244.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,281.38x = 7,683,312.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,683,312.09/2,281.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,367.84

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