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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,288.54, 3,437.32 and 2,164.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,288.54, 3,437.32 and 2,164.41 is: 3,250.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,288.54 : 3,437.32 = 2,164.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,288.54/3,437.32 = 2,164.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,288.54x = 3,437.32 × 2,164.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,288.54x = 7,439,769.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,439,769.78/2,288.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,250.88

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