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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,293.58, 3,443.88 and 2,021.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,293.58, 3,443.88 and 2,021.96 is: 3,036.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,293.58 : 3,443.88 = 2,021.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,293.58/3,443.88 = 2,021.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,293.58x = 3,443.88 × 2,021.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,293.58x = 6,963,387.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,963,387.60/2,293.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,036.03

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