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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,283.77, 3,423.49 and 1,406.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,283.77, 3,423.49 and 1,406.64 is: 2,108.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,283.77 : 3,423.49 = 1,406.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,283.77/3,423.49 = 1,406.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,283.77x = 3,423.49 × 1,406.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,283.77x = 4,815,617.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,815,617.97/2,283.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,108.63

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