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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,403.52, 3,317.28 and 2,294.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,403.52, 3,317.28 and 2,294.08 is: 3,166.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,403.52 : 3,317.28 = 2,294.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,403.52/3,317.28 = 2,294.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,403.52x = 3,317.28 × 2,294.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,403.52x = 7,610,105.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,610,105.70/2,403.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,166.23

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