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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,278.62, 3,401.64 and 2,032.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,278.62, 3,401.64 and 2,032.56 is: 3,034.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,278.62 : 3,401.64 = 2,032.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,278.62/3,401.64 = 2,032.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,278.62x = 3,401.64 × 2,032.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,278.62x = 6,914,037.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,914,037.40/2,278.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,034.31

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