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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,285.62, 3,405.66 and 2,040.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,285.62, 3,405.66 and 2,040.27 is: 3,040.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,285.62 : 3,405.66 = 2,040.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,285.62/3,405.66 = 2,040.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,285.62x = 3,405.66 × 2,040.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,285.62x = 6,948,445.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,948,445.51/2,285.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,040.07

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