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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,296.80, 3,452.40 and 2,253.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,296.80, 3,452.40 and 2,253.60 is: 3,387.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,296.80 : 3,452.40 = 2,253.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,296.80/3,452.40 = 2,253.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,296.80x = 3,452.40 × 2,253.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,296.80x = 7,780,328.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,780,328.64/2,296.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,387.46

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