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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,284.18, 3,406.21 and 2,263.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,284.18, 3,406.21 and 2,263.39 is: 3,375.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,284.18 : 3,406.21 = 2,263.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,284.18/3,406.21 = 2,263.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,284.18x = 3,406.21 × 2,263.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,284.18x = 7,709,581.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,709,581.65/2,284.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,375.21

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