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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,282.37, 3,150.08 and 2,178.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,282.37, 3,150.08 and 2,178.49 is: 3,006.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,282.37 : 3,150.08 = 2,178.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,282.37/3,150.08 = 2,178.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,282.37x = 3,150.08 × 2,178.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,282.37x = 6,862,417.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,862,417.78/2,282.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,006.71

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