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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,288.40, 3,432.60 and 2,266.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,288.40, 3,432.60 and 2,266.80 is: 3,400.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,288.40 : 3,432.60 = 2,266.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,288.40/3,432.60 = 2,266.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,288.40x = 3,432.60 × 2,266.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,288.40x = 7,781,017.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,781,017.68/2,288.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,400.20

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