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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,288.12, 3,164.25 and 2,246.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,288.12, 3,164.25 and 2,246.58 is: 3,106.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,288.12 : 3,164.25 = 2,246.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,288.12/3,164.25 = 2,246.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,288.12x = 3,164.25 × 2,246.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,288.12x = 7,108,740.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,108,740.77/2,288.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,106.81

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