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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,283.28, 3,407.43 and 2,037.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,283.28, 3,407.43 and 2,037.22 is: 3,040.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,283.28 : 3,407.43 = 2,037.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,283.28/3,407.43 = 2,037.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,283.28x = 3,407.43 × 2,037.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,283.28x = 6,941,684.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,941,684.54/2,283.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,040.22

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