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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,292.90, 3,424.98 and 2,254.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,292.90, 3,424.98 and 2,254.02 is: 3,366.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,292.90 : 3,424.98 = 2,254.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,292.90/3,424.98 = 2,254.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,292.90x = 3,424.98 × 2,254.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,292.90x = 7,719,973.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,719,973.42/2,292.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,366.90

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