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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,293.31, 3,422.99 and 2,003.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,293.31, 3,422.99 and 2,003.19 is: 2,989.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,293.31 : 3,422.99 = 2,003.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,293.31/3,422.99 = 2,003.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,293.31x = 3,422.99 × 2,003.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,293.31x = 6,856,896.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,856,896.83/2,293.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,989.96

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