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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,288.01, 3,432.27 and 2,163.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,288.01, 3,432.27 and 2,163.45 is: 3,245.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,288.01 : 3,432.27 = 2,163.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,288.01/3,432.27 = 2,163.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,288.01x = 3,432.27 × 2,163.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,288.01x = 7,425,544.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,425,544.53/2,288.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,245.42

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