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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,279.09, 3,417.23 and 2,085.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,279.09, 3,417.23 and 2,085.73 is: 3,127.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,279.09 : 3,417.23 = 2,085.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,279.09/3,417.23 = 2,085.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,279.09x = 3,417.23 × 2,085.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,279.09x = 7,127,419.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,127,419.13/2,279.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,127.31

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