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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,280.46, 3,412.38 and 2,106.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,280.46, 3,412.38 and 2,106.22 is: 3,151.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,280.46 : 3,412.38 = 2,106.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,280.46/3,412.38 = 2,106.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,280.46x = 3,412.38 × 2,106.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,280.46x = 7,187,223.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,187,223.00/2,280.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,151.65

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