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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,295.30, 3,445.65 and 2,279.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,295.30, 3,445.65 and 2,279.10 is: 3,421.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,295.30 : 3,445.65 = 2,279.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,295.30/3,445.65 = 2,279.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,295.30x = 3,445.65 × 2,279.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,295.30x = 7,852,980.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,852,980.92/2,295.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,421.33

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