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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,286.02, 3,423.56 and 2,039.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,286.02, 3,423.56 and 2,039.98 is: 3,055.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,286.02 : 3,423.56 = 2,039.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,286.02/3,423.56 = 2,039.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,286.02x = 3,423.56 × 2,039.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,286.02x = 6,983,993.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,983,993.93/2,286.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,055.09

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