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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,293.56, 3,437.28 and 2,032.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,293.56, 3,437.28 and 2,032.95 is: 3,046.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,293.56 : 3,437.28 = 2,032.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,293.56/3,437.28 = 2,032.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,293.56x = 3,437.28 × 2,032.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,293.56x = 6,987,818.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,987,818.38/2,293.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,046.71

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