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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,282.97, 3,417.78 and 2,064.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,282.97, 3,417.78 and 2,064.11 is: 3,090.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,282.97 : 3,417.78 = 2,064.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,282.97/3,417.78 = 2,064.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,282.97x = 3,417.78 × 2,064.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,282.97x = 7,054,656.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,054,656.79/2,282.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,090.12

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