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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,296.21, 3,420.01 and 2,285.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,296.21, 3,420.01 and 2,285.02 is: 3,403.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,296.21 : 3,420.01 = 2,285.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,296.21/3,420.01 = 2,285.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,296.21x = 3,420.01 × 2,285.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,296.21x = 7,814,791.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,814,791.25/2,296.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,403.34

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