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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,287.68, 3,429.36 and 2,084.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,287.68, 3,429.36 and 2,084.82 is: 3,125.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,287.68 : 3,429.36 = 2,084.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,287.68/3,429.36 = 2,084.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,287.68x = 3,429.36 × 2,084.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,287.68x = 7,149,598.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,149,598.32/2,287.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,125.26

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