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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,283.04, 3,421.86 and 2,020.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,283.04, 3,421.86 and 2,020.60 is: 3,028.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,283.04 : 3,421.86 = 2,020.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,283.04/3,421.86 = 2,020.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,283.04x = 3,421.86 × 2,020.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,283.04x = 6,914,210.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,914,210.32/2,283.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,028.51

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