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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,284.70, 3,040.62 and 2,284.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,284.70, 3,040.62 and 2,284.70 is: 3,040.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,284.70 : 3,040.62 = 2,284.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,284.70/3,040.62 = 2,284.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,284.70x = 3,040.62 × 2,284.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,284.70x = 6,946,904.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,946,904.51/2,284.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,040.62

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