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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,283.40, 3,425.10 and 2,186.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,283.40, 3,425.10 and 2,186.20 is: 3,279.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,283.40 : 3,425.10 = 2,186.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,283.40/3,425.10 = 2,186.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,283.40x = 3,425.10 × 2,186.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,283.40x = 7,487,953.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,487,953.62/2,283.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,279.30

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