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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,280.18, 3,145.05 and 2,094.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,280.18, 3,145.05 and 2,094.30 is: 2,888.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,280.18 : 3,145.05 = 2,094.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,280.18/3,145.05 = 2,094.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,280.18x = 3,145.05 × 2,094.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,280.18x = 6,586,678.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,586,678.22/2,280.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,888.67

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