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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,339.20, 3,221.54 and 2,288.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,339.20, 3,221.54 and 2,288.17 is: 3,151.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,339.20 : 3,221.54 = 2,288.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,339.20/3,221.54 = 2,288.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,339.20x = 3,221.54 × 2,288.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,339.20x = 7,371,419.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,371,419.74/2,339.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,151.26

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