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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,282.63, 3,151.10 and 2,200.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,282.63, 3,151.10 and 2,200.55 is: 3,037.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,282.63 : 3,151.10 = 2,200.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,282.63/3,151.10 = 2,200.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,282.63x = 3,151.10 × 2,200.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,282.63x = 6,934,142.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,934,142.85/2,282.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,037.79

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