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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,296.62, 3,425.04 and 2,240.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,296.62, 3,425.04 and 2,240.73 is: 3,341.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,296.62 : 3,425.04 = 2,240.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,296.62/3,425.04 = 2,240.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,296.62x = 3,425.04 × 2,240.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,296.62x = 7,674,589.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,674,589.88/2,296.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,341.69

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