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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,285.92, 3,133.98 and 2,244.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,285.92, 3,133.98 and 2,244.40 is: 3,077.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,285.92 : 3,133.98 = 2,244.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,285.92/3,133.98 = 2,244.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,285.92x = 3,133.98 × 2,244.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,285.92x = 7,033,904.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,033,904.71/2,285.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,077.06

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