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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,286.24, 3,426.78 and 2,101.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,286.24, 3,426.78 and 2,101.64 is: 3,150.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,286.24 : 3,426.78 = 2,101.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,286.24/3,426.78 = 2,101.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,286.24x = 3,426.78 × 2,101.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,286.24x = 7,201,857.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,201,857.92/2,286.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,150.09

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