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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,294.21, 3,417.03 and 2,283.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,294.21, 3,417.03 and 2,283.02 is: 3,400.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,294.21 : 3,417.03 = 2,283.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,294.21/3,417.03 = 2,283.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,294.21x = 3,417.03 × 2,283.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,294.21x = 7,801,137.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,801,137.14/2,294.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,400.36

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