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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,295.46, 3,438.87 and 2,269.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,295.46, 3,438.87 and 2,269.90 is: 3,400.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,295.46 : 3,438.87 = 2,269.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,295.46/3,438.87 = 2,269.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,295.46x = 3,438.87 × 2,269.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,295.46x = 7,805,891.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,805,891.01/2,295.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,400.58

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