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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,297.36, 3,168.45 and 2,002.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,297.36, 3,168.45 and 2,002.10 is: 2,761.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,297.36 : 3,168.45 = 2,002.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,297.36/3,168.45 = 2,002.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,297.36x = 3,168.45 × 2,002.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,297.36x = 6,343,553.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,343,553.75/2,297.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,761.24

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