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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,278.55, 3,143.67 and 2,023.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,278.55, 3,143.67 and 2,023.40 is: 2,791.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,278.55 : 3,143.67 = 2,023.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,278.55/3,143.67 = 2,023.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,278.55x = 3,143.67 × 2,023.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,278.55x = 6,360,901.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,360,901.88/2,278.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,791.64

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