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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,287.44, 3,425.56 and 2,056.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,287.44, 3,425.56 and 2,056.46 is: 3,079.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,287.44 : 3,425.56 = 2,056.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,287.44/3,425.56 = 2,056.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,287.44x = 3,425.56 × 2,056.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,287.44x = 7,044,504.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,044,504.85/2,287.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,079.65

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