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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,291.10, 3,436.65 and 2,003.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,291.10, 3,436.65 and 2,003.10 is: 3,004.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,291.10 : 3,436.65 = 2,003.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,291.10/3,436.65 = 2,003.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,291.10x = 3,436.65 × 2,003.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,291.10x = 6,883,953.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,883,953.62/2,291.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,004.65

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