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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,285.68, 3,427.20 and 2,012.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,285.68, 3,427.20 and 2,012.32 is: 3,017.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,285.68 : 3,427.20 = 2,012.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,285.68/3,427.20 = 2,012.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,285.68x = 3,427.20 × 2,012.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,285.68x = 6,896,623.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,896,623.10/2,285.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,017.32

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