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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,283.40, 3,432.30 and 2,110.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,283.40, 3,432.30 and 2,110.60 is: 3,172.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,283.40 : 3,432.30 = 2,110.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,283.40/3,432.30 = 2,110.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,283.40x = 3,432.30 × 2,110.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,283.40x = 7,244,212.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,244,212.38/2,283.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,172.56

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