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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,283.15, 3,427.56 and 2,272.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,283.15, 3,427.56 and 2,272.62 is: 3,411.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,283.15 : 3,427.56 = 2,272.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,283.15/3,427.56 = 2,272.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,283.15x = 3,427.56 × 2,272.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,283.15x = 7,789,541.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,789,541.41/2,283.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,411.75

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