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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,292.24, 3,442.77 and 2,189.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,292.24, 3,442.77 and 2,189.61 is: 3,288.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,292.24 : 3,442.77 = 2,189.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,292.24/3,442.77 = 2,189.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,292.24x = 3,442.77 × 2,189.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,292.24x = 7,538,323.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,538,323.62/2,292.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,288.63

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