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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,279.37, 3,145.94 and 2,175.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,279.37, 3,145.94 and 2,175.49 is: 3,002.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,279.37 : 3,145.94 = 2,175.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,279.37/3,145.94 = 2,175.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,279.37x = 3,145.94 × 2,175.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,279.37x = 6,843,961.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,843,961.01/2,279.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,002.57

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