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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,279.44, 3,147.88 and 2,150.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,279.44, 3,147.88 and 2,150.16 is: 2,969.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,279.44 : 3,147.88 = 2,150.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,279.44/3,147.88 = 2,150.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,279.44x = 3,147.88 × 2,150.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,279.44x = 6,768,445.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,768,445.66/2,279.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,969.35

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