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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,285.44, 3,429.53 and 2,099.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,285.44, 3,429.53 and 2,099.55 is: 3,150.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,285.44 : 3,429.53 = 2,099.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,285.44/3,429.53 = 2,099.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,285.44x = 3,429.53 × 2,099.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,285.44x = 7,200,472.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,200,472.47/2,285.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,150.58

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