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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,283.39, 3,417.19 and 1,405.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,283.39, 3,417.19 and 1,405.55 is: 2,103.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,283.39 : 3,417.19 = 1,405.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,283.39/3,417.19 = 1,405.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,283.39x = 3,417.19 × 1,405.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,283.39x = 4,803,036.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,803,036.43/2,283.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,103.47

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