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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,286.40, 3,436.80 and 2,113.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,286.40, 3,436.80 and 2,113.60 is: 3,177.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,286.40 : 3,436.80 = 2,113.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,286.40/3,436.80 = 2,113.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,286.40x = 3,436.80 × 2,113.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,286.40x = 7,264,020.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,264,020.48/2,286.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,177.06

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