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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,281.86, 3,423.33 and 2,064.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,281.86, 3,423.33 and 2,064.96 is: 3,097.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,281.86 : 3,423.33 = 2,064.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,281.86/3,423.33 = 2,064.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,281.86x = 3,423.33 × 2,064.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,281.86x = 7,069,039.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,069,039.52/2,281.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,097.93

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