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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,291.49, 3,437.24 and 2,143.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,291.49, 3,437.24 and 2,143.87 is: 3,215.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,291.49 : 3,437.24 = 2,143.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,291.49/3,437.24 = 2,143.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,291.49x = 3,437.24 × 2,143.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,291.49x = 7,368,976.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,368,976.41/2,291.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,215.80

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