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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,284.70, 3,166.16 and 2,240.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,284.70, 3,166.16 and 2,240.96 is: 3,105.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,284.70 : 3,166.16 = 2,240.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,284.70/3,166.16 = 2,240.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,284.70x = 3,166.16 × 2,240.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,284.70x = 7,095,237.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,095,237.91/2,284.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,105.54

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