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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,280.09, 3,418.73 and 2,086.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,280.09, 3,418.73 and 2,086.73 is: 3,128.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,280.09 : 3,418.73 = 2,086.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,280.09/3,418.73 = 2,086.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,280.09x = 3,418.73 × 2,086.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,280.09x = 7,133,966.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,133,966.45/2,280.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,128.81

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