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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,286.92, 3,135.35 and 2,245.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,286.92, 3,135.35 and 2,245.40 is: 3,078.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,286.92 : 3,135.35 = 2,245.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,286.92/3,135.35 = 2,245.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,286.92x = 3,135.35 × 2,245.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,286.92x = 7,040,114.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,040,114.89/2,286.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,078.43

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