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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,284.02, 3,442.41 and 2,156.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,284.02, 3,442.41 and 2,156.85 is: 3,250.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,284.02 : 3,442.41 = 2,156.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,284.02/3,442.41 = 2,156.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,284.02x = 3,442.41 × 2,156.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,284.02x = 7,424,762.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,424,762.01/2,284.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,250.74

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