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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,062.63, 4,579.92 and 2,283.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,062.63, 4,579.92 and 2,283.16 is: 3,414.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,062.63 : 4,579.92 = 2,283.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,062.63/4,579.92 = 2,283.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,062.63x = 4,579.92 × 2,283.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,062.63x = 10,456,678.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,456,678.70/3,062.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,414.29

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