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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,291.15, 3,438.35 and 2,070.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,291.15, 3,438.35 and 2,070.83 is: 3,107.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,291.15 : 3,438.35 = 2,070.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,291.15/3,438.35 = 2,070.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,291.15x = 3,438.35 × 2,070.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,291.15x = 7,120,238.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,120,238.33/2,291.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,107.71

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