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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,282.65, 3,425.60 and 2,062.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,282.65, 3,425.60 and 2,062.33 is: 3,094.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,282.65 : 3,425.60 = 2,062.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,282.65/3,425.60 = 2,062.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,282.65x = 3,425.60 × 2,062.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,282.65x = 7,064,717.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,064,717.65/2,282.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,094.96

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