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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,402.76, 3,607.11 and 2,291.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,402.76, 3,607.11 and 2,291.94 is: 3,440.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,402.76 : 3,607.11 = 2,291.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,402.76/3,607.11 = 2,291.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,402.76x = 3,607.11 × 2,291.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,402.76x = 8,267,279.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,267,279.69/2,402.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,440.74

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