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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,296.88, 3,441.72 and 2,211.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,296.88, 3,441.72 and 2,211.44 is: 3,313.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,296.88 : 3,441.72 = 2,211.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,296.88/3,441.72 = 2,211.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,296.88x = 3,441.72 × 2,211.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,296.88x = 7,611,157.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,611,157.28/2,296.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,313.69

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