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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,292.47, 3,431.97 and 2,073.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,292.47, 3,431.97 and 2,073.60 is: 3,104.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,292.47 : 3,431.97 = 2,073.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,292.47/3,431.97 = 2,073.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,292.47x = 3,431.97 × 2,073.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,292.47x = 7,116,532.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,116,532.99/2,292.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,104.31

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