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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,283.18, 3,404.72 and 2,262.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,283.18, 3,404.72 and 2,262.39 is: 3,373.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,283.18 : 3,404.72 = 2,262.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,283.18/3,404.72 = 2,262.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,283.18x = 3,404.72 × 2,262.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,283.18x = 7,702,810.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,702,810.14/2,283.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,373.72

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