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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,282.57, 3,419.29 and 2,089.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,282.57, 3,419.29 and 2,089.83 is: 3,130.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,282.57 : 3,419.29 = 2,089.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,282.57/3,419.29 = 2,089.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,282.57x = 3,419.29 × 2,089.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,282.57x = 7,145,750.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,145,750.26/2,282.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,130.57

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