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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,291.56, 3,440.04 and 2,236

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,291.56, 3,440.04 and 2,236 is: 3,356.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,291.56 : 3,440.04 = 2,236 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,291.56/3,440.04 = 2,236/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,291.56x = 3,440.04 × 2,236
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,291.56x = 7,691,929.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,691,929.44/2,291.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,356.63

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