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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,288.85, 3,410.78 and 2,150.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,288.85, 3,410.78 and 2,150.34 is: 3,204.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,288.85 : 3,410.78 = 2,150.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,288.85/3,410.78 = 2,150.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,288.85x = 3,410.78 × 2,150.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,288.85x = 7,334,336.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,334,336.67/2,288.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,204.38

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