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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,293.72, 3,443.40 and 2,283.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,293.72, 3,443.40 and 2,283.20 is: 3,427.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,293.72 : 3,443.40 = 2,283.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,293.72/3,443.40 = 2,283.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,293.72x = 3,443.40 × 2,283.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,293.72x = 7,861,970.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,861,970.88/2,293.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,427.61

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