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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,282.13, 3,423.51 and 2,145.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,282.13, 3,423.51 and 2,145.42 is: 3,218.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,282.13 : 3,423.51 = 2,145.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,282.13/3,423.51 = 2,145.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,282.13x = 3,423.51 × 2,145.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,282.13x = 7,344,866.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,344,866.82/2,282.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,218.43

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