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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,283.34, 3,131.33 and 2,188.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,283.34, 3,131.33 and 2,188.63 is: 3,001.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,283.34 : 3,131.33 = 2,188.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,283.34/3,131.33 = 2,188.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,283.34x = 3,131.33 × 2,188.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,283.34x = 6,853,322.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,853,322.78/2,283.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,001.45

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