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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,391.78, 3,280.06 and 2,292.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,391.78, 3,280.06 and 2,292.00 is: 3,143.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,391.78 : 3,280.06 = 2,292.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,391.78/3,280.06 = 2,292.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,391.78x = 3,280.06 × 2,292.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,391.78x = 7,517,888.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,517,888.08/2,391.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,143.22

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