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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,282.05, 3,423.08 and 2,267.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,282.05, 3,423.08 and 2,267.65 is: 3,401.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,282.05 : 3,423.08 = 2,267.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,282.05/3,423.08 = 2,267.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,282.05x = 3,423.08 × 2,267.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,282.05x = 7,762,336.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,762,336.02/2,282.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,401.48

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