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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,297.22, 3,421.50 and 2,286.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,297.22, 3,421.50 and 2,286.02 is: 3,404.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,297.22 : 3,421.50 = 2,286.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,297.22/3,421.50 = 2,286.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,297.22x = 3,421.50 × 2,286.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,297.22x = 7,821,617.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,821,617.43/2,297.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,404.82

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