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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,282.02, 3,424.52 and 2,096.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,282.02, 3,424.52 and 2,096.13 is: 3,145.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,282.02 : 3,424.52 = 2,096.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,282.02/3,424.52 = 2,096.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,282.02x = 3,424.52 × 2,096.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,282.02x = 7,178,239.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,178,239.11/2,282.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,145.56

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