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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,294.58, 3,435.16 and 2,075.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,294.58, 3,435.16 and 2,075.71 is: 3,107.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,294.58 : 3,435.16 = 2,075.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,294.58/3,435.16 = 2,075.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,294.58x = 3,435.16 × 2,075.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,294.58x = 7,130,395.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,130,395.96/2,294.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,107.50

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