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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,317.14, 3,475.71 and 2,289.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,317.14, 3,475.71 and 2,289.60 is: 3,434.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,317.14 : 3,475.71 = 2,289.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,317.14/3,475.71 = 2,289.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,317.14x = 3,475.71 × 2,289.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,317.14x = 7,957,985.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,957,985.62/2,317.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,434.40

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