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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,285.02, 3,429.96 and 2,235.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,285.02, 3,429.96 and 2,235.43 is: 3,355.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,285.02 : 3,429.96 = 2,235.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,285.02/3,429.96 = 2,235.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,285.02x = 3,429.96 × 2,235.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,285.02x = 7,667,435.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,667,435.48/2,285.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,355.52

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