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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,285.24, 3,425.28 and 2,100.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,285.24, 3,425.28 and 2,100.64 is: 3,148.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,285.24 : 3,425.28 = 2,100.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,285.24/3,425.28 = 2,100.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,285.24x = 3,425.28 × 2,100.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,285.24x = 7,195,280.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,195,280.18/2,285.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,148.59

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