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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,286.25, 3,409.02 and 2,281.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,286.25, 3,409.02 and 2,281.89 is: 3,402.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,286.25 : 3,409.02 = 2,281.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,286.25/3,409.02 = 2,281.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,286.25x = 3,409.02 × 2,281.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,286.25x = 7,779,004.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,779,004.63/2,286.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,402.52

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