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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,291.04, 3,461.40 and 2,266.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,291.04, 3,461.40 and 2,266.92 is: 3,424.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,291.04 : 3,461.40 = 2,266.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,291.04/3,461.40 = 2,266.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,291.04x = 3,461.40 × 2,266.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,291.04x = 7,846,716.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,846,716.89/2,291.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,424.96

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