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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,296.08, 3,426.30 and 2,050.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,296.08, 3,426.30 and 2,050.65 is: 3,060.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,296.08 : 3,426.30 = 2,050.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,296.08/3,426.30 = 2,050.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,296.08x = 3,426.30 × 2,050.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,296.08x = 7,026,142.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,026,142.10/2,296.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,060.06

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