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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,282.93, 3,404.35 and 2,262.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,282.93, 3,404.35 and 2,262.14 is: 3,373.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,282.93 : 3,404.35 = 2,262.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,282.93/3,404.35 = 2,262.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,282.93x = 3,404.35 × 2,262.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,282.93x = 7,701,116.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,701,116.31/2,282.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,373.35

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