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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,286.40, 3,165.60 and 2,171.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,286.40, 3,165.60 and 2,171.20 is: 3,006.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,286.40 : 3,165.60 = 2,171.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,286.40/3,165.60 = 2,171.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,286.40x = 3,165.60 × 2,171.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,286.40x = 6,873,150.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,873,150.72/2,286.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,006.10

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