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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,316.60, 3,466.26 and 2,290.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,316.60, 3,466.26 and 2,290.68 is: 3,427.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,316.60 : 3,466.26 = 2,290.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,316.60/3,466.26 = 2,290.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,316.60x = 3,466.26 × 2,290.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,316.60x = 7,940,092.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,940,092.46/2,316.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,427.48

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