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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,283.96, 3,432.42 and 2,225.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,283.96, 3,432.42 and 2,225.64 is: 3,344.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,283.96 : 3,432.42 = 2,225.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,283.96/3,432.42 = 2,225.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,283.96x = 3,432.42 × 2,225.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,283.96x = 7,639,331.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,639,331.25/2,283.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,344.77

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