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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,282.18, 3,419.61 and 2,063.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,282.18, 3,419.61 and 2,063.48 is: 3,091.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,282.18 : 3,419.61 = 2,063.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,282.18/3,419.61 = 2,063.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,282.18x = 3,419.61 × 2,063.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,282.18x = 7,056,279.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,056,279.74/2,282.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,091.91

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