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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,294.81, 3,423.10 and 2,073.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,294.81, 3,423.10 and 2,073.35 is: 3,092.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,294.81 : 3,423.10 = 2,073.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,294.81/3,423.10 = 2,073.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,294.81x = 3,423.10 × 2,073.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,294.81x = 7,097,284.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,097,284.39/2,294.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,092.75

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