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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,388.85, 3,294.27 and 2,200.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,388.85, 3,294.27 and 2,200.28 is: 3,034.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,388.85 : 3,294.27 = 2,200.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,388.85/3,294.27 = 2,200.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,388.85x = 3,294.27 × 2,200.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,388.85x = 7,248,311.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,248,311.50/2,388.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,034.22

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