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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,283.39, 3,157.29 and 2,246.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,283.39, 3,157.29 and 2,246.31 is: 3,106.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,283.39 : 3,157.29 = 2,246.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,283.39/3,157.29 = 2,246.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,283.39x = 3,157.29 × 2,246.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,283.39x = 7,092,252.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,092,252.10/2,283.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,106.02

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