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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,275.23, 3,413.35 and 2,045.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,275.23, 3,413.35 and 2,045.60 is: 3,068.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,275.23 : 3,413.35 = 2,045.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,275.23/3,413.35 = 2,045.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,275.23x = 3,413.35 × 2,045.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,275.23x = 6,982,348.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,982,348.76/2,275.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,068.85

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