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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,520.05, 3,467.69 and 2,284.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,520.05, 3,467.69 and 2,284.25 is: 3,143.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,520.05 : 3,467.69 = 2,284.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,520.05/3,467.69 = 2,284.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,520.05x = 3,467.69 × 2,284.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,520.05x = 7,921,083.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,921,083.04/2,520.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,143.23

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