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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,285.01, 3,431.70 and 2,092.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,285.01, 3,431.70 and 2,092.23 is: 3,142.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,285.01 : 3,431.70 = 2,092.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,285.01/3,431.70 = 2,092.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,285.01x = 3,431.70 × 2,092.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,285.01x = 7,179,905.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,179,905.69/2,285.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,142.18

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