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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,293.43, 3,422.55 and 2,047.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,293.43, 3,422.55 and 2,047.38 is: 3,055.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,293.43 : 3,422.55 = 2,047.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,293.43/3,422.55 = 2,047.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,293.43x = 3,422.55 × 2,047.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,293.43x = 7,007,260.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,007,260.42/2,293.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,055.37

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