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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,279.12, 3,145.59 and 2,175.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,279.12, 3,145.59 and 2,175.24 is: 3,002.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,279.12 : 3,145.59 = 2,175.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,279.12/3,145.59 = 2,175.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,279.12x = 3,145.59 × 2,175.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,279.12x = 6,842,413.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,842,413.19/2,279.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,002.21

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