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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,282.64, 3,144.48 and 2,045.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,282.64, 3,144.48 and 2,045.04 is: 2,817.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,282.64 : 3,144.48 = 2,045.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,282.64/3,144.48 = 2,045.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,282.64x = 3,144.48 × 2,045.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,282.64x = 6,430,587.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,430,587.38/2,282.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,817.17

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