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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,281.03, 3,424.38 and 2,270.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,281.03, 3,424.38 and 2,270.50 is: 3,408.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,281.03 : 3,424.38 = 2,270.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,281.03/3,424.38 = 2,270.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,281.03x = 3,424.38 × 2,270.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,281.03x = 7,775,037.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,775,037.71/2,281.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,408.57

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