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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,289.69, 3,162.75 and 2,010.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,289.69, 3,162.75 and 2,010.87 is: 2,777.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,289.69 : 3,162.75 = 2,010.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,289.69/3,162.75 = 2,010.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,289.69x = 3,162.75 × 2,010.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,289.69x = 6,359,879.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,359,879.09/2,289.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,777.62

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