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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,043.80, 4,193.69 and 2,284.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,043.80, 4,193.69 and 2,284.38 is: 3,147.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,043.80 : 4,193.69 = 2,284.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,043.80/4,193.69 = 2,284.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,043.80x = 4,193.69 × 2,284.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,043.80x = 9,579,970.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,579,970.14/3,043.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,147.37

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