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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,285.88, 3,412.26 and 2,009.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,285.88, 3,412.26 and 2,009.07 is: 2,999.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,285.88 : 3,412.26 = 2,009.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,285.88/3,412.26 = 2,009.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,285.88x = 3,412.26 × 2,009.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,285.88x = 6,855,469.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,855,469.20/2,285.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,999.05

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