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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,292.80, 3,446.40 and 2,249.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,292.80, 3,446.40 and 2,249.60 is: 3,381.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,292.80 : 3,446.40 = 2,249.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,292.80/3,446.40 = 2,249.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,292.80x = 3,446.40 × 2,249.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,292.80x = 7,753,021.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,753,021.44/2,292.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,381.46

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