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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,285.83, 3,409.25 and 2,246.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,285.83, 3,409.25 and 2,246.34 is: 3,350.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,285.83 : 3,409.25 = 2,246.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,285.83/3,409.25 = 2,246.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,285.83x = 3,409.25 × 2,246.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,285.83x = 7,658,334.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,658,334.65/2,285.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,350.35

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