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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,374.44, 3,273.96 and 2,226.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,374.44, 3,273.96 and 2,226.84 is: 3,070.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,374.44 : 3,273.96 = 2,226.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,374.44/3,273.96 = 2,226.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,374.44x = 3,273.96 × 2,226.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,374.44x = 7,290,585.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,290,585.09/2,374.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,070.44

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