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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,292.72, 3,440.08 and 2,194.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,292.72, 3,440.08 and 2,194.32 is: 3,292.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,292.72 : 3,440.08 = 2,194.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,292.72/3,440.08 = 2,194.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,292.72x = 3,440.08 × 2,194.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,292.72x = 7,548,636.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,548,636.35/2,292.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,292.44

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