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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,303.96, 3,439.52 and 2,222.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,303.96, 3,439.52 and 2,222.96 is: 3,318.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,303.96 : 3,439.52 = 2,222.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,303.96/3,439.52 = 2,222.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,303.96x = 3,439.52 × 2,222.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,303.96x = 7,645,915.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,645,915.38/2,303.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,318.60

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