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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,296.44, 3,427.14 and 2,238.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,296.44, 3,427.14 and 2,238.12 is: 3,340.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,296.44 : 3,427.14 = 2,238.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,296.44/3,427.14 = 2,238.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,296.44x = 3,427.14 × 2,238.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,296.44x = 7,670,350.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,670,350.58/2,296.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,340.10

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