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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,284.62, 3,410.39 and 2,007.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,284.62, 3,410.39 and 2,007.83 is: 2,997.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,284.62 : 3,410.39 = 2,007.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,284.62/3,410.39 = 2,007.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,284.62x = 3,410.39 × 2,007.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,284.62x = 6,847,483.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,847,483.35/2,284.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,997.21

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