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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,282.10, 3,423.04 and 2,257.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,282.10, 3,423.04 and 2,257.39 is: 3,385.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,282.10 : 3,423.04 = 2,257.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,282.10/3,423.04 = 2,257.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,282.10x = 3,423.04 × 2,257.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,282.10x = 7,727,136.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,727,136.27/2,282.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,385.98

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