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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,291.40, 3,437.10 and 2,064.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,291.40, 3,437.10 and 2,064.60 is: 3,096.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,291.40 : 3,437.10 = 2,064.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,291.40/3,437.10 = 2,064.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,291.40x = 3,437.10 × 2,064.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,291.40x = 7,096,236.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,096,236.66/2,291.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,096.90

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