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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,291.38, 3,433.38 and 2,072.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,291.38, 3,433.38 and 2,072.68 is: 3,105.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,291.38 : 3,433.38 = 2,072.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,291.38/3,433.38 = 2,072.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,291.38x = 3,433.38 × 2,072.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,291.38x = 7,116,298.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,116,298.06/2,291.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,105.68

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