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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,279.07, 3,143.48 and 2,202.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,279.07, 3,143.48 and 2,202.84 is: 3,038.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,279.07 : 3,143.48 = 2,202.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,279.07/3,143.48 = 2,202.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,279.07x = 3,143.48 × 2,202.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,279.07x = 6,924,572.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,924,572.47/2,279.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,038.33

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