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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,265.18, 3,397.82 and 2,008.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,265.18, 3,397.82 and 2,008.34 is: 3,012.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,265.18 : 3,397.82 = 2,008.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,265.18/3,397.82 = 2,008.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,265.18x = 3,397.82 × 2,008.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,265.18x = 6,823,977.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,823,977.82/2,265.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,012.55

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