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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,284.76, 3,426.96 and 2,223.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,284.76, 3,426.96 and 2,223.20 is: 3,334.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,284.76 : 3,426.96 = 2,223.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,284.76/3,426.96 = 2,223.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,284.76x = 3,426.96 × 2,223.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,284.76x = 7,618,817.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,618,817.47/2,284.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,334.62

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