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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,282.10, 3,423.15 and 1,994.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,282.10, 3,423.15 and 1,994.10 is: 2,991.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,282.10 : 3,423.15 = 1,994.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,282.10/3,423.15 = 1,994.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,282.10x = 3,423.15 × 1,994.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,282.10x = 6,826,103.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,826,103.42/2,282.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,991.15

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