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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,282.92, 3,424.38 and 1,776.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,282.92, 3,424.38 and 1,776.04 is: 2,664.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,282.92 : 3,424.38 = 1,776.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,282.92/3,424.38 = 1,776.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,282.92x = 3,424.38 × 1,776.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,282.92x = 6,081,835.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,081,835.86/2,282.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,664.06

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