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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,279.92, 3,423.12 and 2,175.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,279.92, 3,423.12 and 2,175.52 is: 3,266.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,279.92 : 3,423.12 = 2,175.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,279.92/3,423.12 = 2,175.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,279.92x = 3,423.12 × 2,175.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,279.92x = 7,447,066.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,447,066.02/2,279.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,266.37

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