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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,282.94, 3,420.74 and 2,064.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,282.94, 3,420.74 and 2,064.24 is: 3,093.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,282.94 : 3,420.74 = 2,064.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,282.94/3,420.74 = 2,064.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,282.94x = 3,420.74 × 2,064.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,282.94x = 7,061,233.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,061,233.50/2,282.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,093.04

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