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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,295.80, 3,424.38 and 2,226.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,295.80, 3,424.38 and 2,226.60 is: 3,321.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,295.80 : 3,424.38 = 2,226.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,295.80/3,424.38 = 2,226.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,295.80x = 3,424.38 × 2,226.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,295.80x = 7,624,724.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,624,724.51/2,295.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,321.17

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