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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,292.84, 3,436.71 and 2,108.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,292.84, 3,436.71 and 2,108.31 is: 3,160.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,292.84 : 3,436.71 = 2,108.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,292.84/3,436.71 = 2,108.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,292.84x = 3,436.71 × 2,108.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,292.84x = 7,245,650.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,245,650.06/2,292.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,160.12

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