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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,284.77, 3,427.32 and 2,012.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,284.77, 3,427.32 and 2,012.75 is: 3,019.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,284.77 : 3,427.32 = 2,012.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,284.77/3,427.32 = 2,012.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,284.77x = 3,427.32 × 2,012.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,284.77x = 6,898,321.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,898,321.19/2,284.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,019.26

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