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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,323.98, 3,202.66 and 2,281.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,323.98, 3,202.66 and 2,281.28 is: 3,143.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,323.98 : 3,202.66 = 2,281.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,323.98/3,202.66 = 2,281.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,323.98x = 3,202.66 × 2,281.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,323.98x = 7,306,164.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,306,164.20/2,323.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,143.82

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