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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,286.41, 3,410.29 and 2,217.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,286.41, 3,410.29 and 2,217.19 is: 3,307.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,286.41 : 3,410.29 = 2,217.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,286.41/3,410.29 = 2,217.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,286.41x = 3,410.29 × 2,217.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,286.41x = 7,561,276.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,561,276.12/2,286.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,307.05

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