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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,293.80, 3,443.94 and 2,008.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,293.80, 3,443.94 and 2,008.68 is: 3,015.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,293.80 : 3,443.94 = 2,008.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,293.80/3,443.94 = 2,008.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,293.80x = 3,443.94 × 2,008.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,293.80x = 6,917,773.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,917,773.40/2,293.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,015.86

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