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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,283.59, 3,425.39 and 2,242.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,283.59, 3,425.39 and 2,242.59 is: 3,363.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,283.59 : 3,425.39 = 2,242.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,283.59/3,425.39 = 2,242.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,283.59x = 3,425.39 × 2,242.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,283.59x = 7,681,729.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,681,729.71/2,283.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,363.88

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