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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,294.01, 3,445.20 and 2,101.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,294.01, 3,445.20 and 2,101.23 is: 3,155.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,294.01 : 3,445.20 = 2,101.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,294.01/3,445.20 = 2,101.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,294.01x = 3,445.20 × 2,101.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,294.01x = 7,239,157.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,239,157.60/2,294.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,155.68

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