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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,279.93, 3,416.25 and 2,061.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,279.93, 3,416.25 and 2,061.23 is: 3,088.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,279.93 : 3,416.25 = 2,061.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,279.93/3,416.25 = 2,061.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,279.93x = 3,416.25 × 2,061.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,279.93x = 7,041,685.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,041,685.53/2,279.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,088.55

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