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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,291.60, 3,438.96 and 2,155.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,291.60, 3,438.96 and 2,155.04 is: 3,234.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,291.60 : 3,438.96 = 2,155.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,291.60/3,438.96 = 2,155.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,291.60x = 3,438.96 × 2,155.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,291.60x = 7,411,096.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,411,096.36/2,291.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,234.03

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