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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,285.02, 3,411 and 2,008.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,285.02, 3,411 and 2,008.23 is: 2,997.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,285.02 : 3,411 = 2,008.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,285.02/3,411 = 2,008.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,285.02x = 3,411 × 2,008.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,285.02x = 6,850,072.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,850,072.53/2,285.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,997.82

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