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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,282.77, 3,148.59 and 2,206.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,282.77, 3,148.59 and 2,206.57 is: 3,043.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,282.77 : 3,148.59 = 2,206.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,282.77/3,148.59 = 2,206.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,282.77x = 3,148.59 × 2,206.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,282.77x = 6,947,584.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,947,584.24/2,282.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,043.49

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