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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,287.36, 3,152.20 and 2,245.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,287.36, 3,152.20 and 2,245.24 is: 3,094.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,287.36 : 3,152.20 = 2,245.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,287.36/3,152.20 = 2,245.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,287.36x = 3,152.20 × 2,245.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,287.36x = 7,077,445.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,077,445.53/2,287.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,094.15

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