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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,281.92, 3,426.12 and 2,177.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,281.92, 3,426.12 and 2,177.52 is: 3,269.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,281.92 : 3,426.12 = 2,177.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,281.92/3,426.12 = 2,177.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,281.92x = 3,426.12 × 2,177.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,281.92x = 7,460,444.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,460,444.82/2,281.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,269.37

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