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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,283.02, 3,421.09 and 1,762.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,283.02, 3,421.09 and 1,762.23 is: 2,640.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,283.02 : 3,421.09 = 1,762.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,283.02/3,421.09 = 1,762.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,283.02x = 3,421.09 × 1,762.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,283.02x = 6,028,747.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,028,747.43/2,283.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,640.69

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