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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,286.90, 3,416.04 and 2,248.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,286.90, 3,416.04 and 2,248.02 is: 3,357.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,286.90 : 3,416.04 = 2,248.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,286.90/3,416.04 = 2,248.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,286.90x = 3,416.04 × 2,248.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,286.90x = 7,679,326.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,679,326.24/2,286.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,357.96

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