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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,278.18, 3,415.14 and 2,075.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,278.18, 3,415.14 and 2,075.30 is: 3,111.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,278.18 : 3,415.14 = 2,075.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,278.18/3,415.14 = 2,075.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,278.18x = 3,415.14 × 2,075.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,278.18x = 7,087,440.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,087,440.04/2,278.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,111.01

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