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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,291.49, 3,437.24 and 2,030.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,291.49, 3,437.24 and 2,030.87 is: 3,046.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,291.49 : 3,437.24 = 2,030.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,291.49/3,437.24 = 2,030.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,291.49x = 3,437.24 × 2,030.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,291.49x = 6,980,586.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,980,586.04/2,291.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,046.31

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