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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,299.44, 3,426.32 and 2,187.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,299.44, 3,426.32 and 2,187.86 is: 3,260.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,299.44 : 3,426.32 = 2,187.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,299.44/3,426.32 = 2,187.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,299.44x = 3,426.32 × 2,187.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,299.44x = 7,496,308.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,496,308.48/2,299.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,260.06

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