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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,279.62, 3,403.13 and 2,033.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,279.62, 3,403.13 and 2,033.56 is: 3,035.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,279.62 : 3,403.13 = 2,033.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,279.62/3,403.13 = 2,033.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,279.62x = 3,403.13 × 2,033.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,279.62x = 6,920,469.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,920,469.04/2,279.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,035.80

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