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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,288.88, 3,429.63 and 2,070.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,288.88, 3,429.63 and 2,070.18 is: 3,101.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,288.88 : 3,429.63 = 2,070.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,288.88/3,429.63 = 2,070.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,288.88x = 3,429.63 × 2,070.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,288.88x = 7,099,951.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,099,951.43/2,288.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,101.93

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