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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,288.94, 3,430.20 and 2,061.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,288.94, 3,430.20 and 2,061.32 is: 3,089.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,288.94 : 3,430.20 = 2,061.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,288.94/3,430.20 = 2,061.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,288.94x = 3,430.20 × 2,061.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,288.94x = 7,070,739.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,070,739.86/2,288.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,089.09

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