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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,285.90, 3,436.05 and 2,113.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,285.90, 3,436.05 and 2,113.10 is: 3,176.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,285.90 : 3,436.05 = 2,113.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,285.90/3,436.05 = 2,113.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,285.90x = 3,436.05 × 2,113.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,285.90x = 7,260,717.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,260,717.26/2,285.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,176.31

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