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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,295.36, 3,183.84 and 2,216.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,295.36, 3,183.84 and 2,216.69 is: 3,074.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,295.36 : 3,183.84 = 2,216.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,295.36/3,183.84 = 2,216.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,295.36x = 3,183.84 × 2,216.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,295.36x = 7,057,570.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,057,570.37/2,295.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,074.71

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