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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,284.35, 3,152.73 and 2,143.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,284.35, 3,152.73 and 2,143.62 is: 2,958.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,284.35 : 3,152.73 = 2,143.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,284.35/3,152.73 = 2,143.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,284.35x = 3,152.73 × 2,143.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,284.35x = 6,758,255.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,758,255.08/2,284.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,958.50

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