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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,282.34, 3,129.96 and 2,187.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,282.34, 3,129.96 and 2,187.63 is: 3,000.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,282.34 : 3,129.96 = 2,187.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,282.34/3,129.96 = 2,187.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,282.34x = 3,129.96 × 2,187.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,282.34x = 6,847,194.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,847,194.39/2,282.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,000.08

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