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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,385.03, 3,289.57 and 2,280.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,385.03, 3,289.57 and 2,280.34 is: 3,145.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,385.03 : 3,289.57 = 2,280.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,385.03/3,289.57 = 2,280.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,385.03x = 3,289.57 × 2,280.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,385.03x = 7,501,338.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,501,338.05/2,385.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,145.18

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