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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,291.40, 3,441.70 and 2,226.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,291.40, 3,441.70 and 2,226.80 is: 3,344.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,291.40 : 3,441.70 = 2,226.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,291.40/3,441.70 = 2,226.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,291.40x = 3,441.70 × 2,226.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,291.40x = 7,663,991.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,663,991.73/2,291.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,344.68

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