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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,282.86, 3,407.78 and 2,006.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,282.86, 3,407.78 and 2,006.08 is: 2,994.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,282.86 : 3,407.78 = 2,006.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,282.86/3,407.78 = 2,006.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,282.86x = 3,407.78 × 2,006.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,282.86x = 6,836,275.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,836,275.80/2,282.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,994.61

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