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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,296.80, 3,439.80 and 2,250.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,296.80, 3,439.80 and 2,250.36 is: 3,370.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,296.80 : 3,439.80 = 2,250.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,296.80/3,439.80 = 2,250.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,296.80x = 3,439.80 × 2,250.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,296.80x = 7,740,788.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,740,788.33/2,296.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,370.25

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