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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,291.10, 3,437.73 and 2,252.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,291.10, 3,437.73 and 2,252.22 is: 3,379.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,291.10 : 3,437.73 = 2,252.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,291.10/3,437.73 = 2,252.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,291.10x = 3,437.73 × 2,252.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,291.10x = 7,742,524.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,742,524.26/2,291.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,379.39

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