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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,286.01, 3,429.92 and 2,104.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,286.01, 3,429.92 and 2,104.39 is: 3,157.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,286.01 : 3,429.92 = 2,104.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,286.01/3,429.92 = 2,104.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,286.01x = 3,429.92 × 2,104.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,286.01x = 7,217,889.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,217,889.35/2,286.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,157.42

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