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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,294.46, 3,437.37 and 2,268.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,294.46, 3,437.37 and 2,268.90 is: 3,399.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,294.46 : 3,437.37 = 2,268.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,294.46/3,437.37 = 2,268.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,294.46x = 3,437.37 × 2,268.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,294.46x = 7,799,048.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,799,048.79/2,294.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,399.08

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