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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,283.06, 3,430.37 and 2,190.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,283.06, 3,430.37 and 2,190.80 is: 3,291.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,283.06 : 3,430.37 = 2,190.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,283.06/3,430.37 = 2,190.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,283.06x = 3,430.37 × 2,190.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,283.06x = 7,515,254.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,515,254.60/2,283.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,291.75

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