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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,414.08, 3,306.39 and 2,272.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,414.08, 3,306.39 and 2,272.20 is: 3,112.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,414.08 : 3,306.39 = 2,272.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,414.08/3,306.39 = 2,272.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,414.08x = 3,306.39 × 2,272.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,414.08x = 7,512,779.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,512,779.36/2,414.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,112.07

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