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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,282.03, 3,429.43 and 1,357.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,282.03, 3,429.43 and 1,357.73 is: 2,040.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,282.03 : 3,429.43 = 1,357.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,282.03/3,429.43 = 1,357.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,282.03x = 3,429.43 × 1,357.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,282.03x = 4,656,239.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,656,239.95/2,282.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,040.39

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