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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,257.98, 3,385.15 and 2,075.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,257.98, 3,385.15 and 2,075.73 is: 3,111.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,257.98 : 3,385.15 = 2,075.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,257.98/3,385.15 = 2,075.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,257.98x = 3,385.15 × 2,075.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,257.98x = 7,026,657.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,026,657.41/2,257.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,111.92

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