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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,281.29, 3,415.37 and 2,043.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,281.29, 3,415.37 and 2,043.84 is: 3,059.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,281.29 : 3,415.37 = 2,043.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,281.29/3,415.37 = 2,043.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,281.29x = 3,415.37 × 2,043.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,281.29x = 6,980,459.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,980,459.60/2,281.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,059.87

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