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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,300.97, 3,167.55 and 2,079.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,300.97, 3,167.55 and 2,079.22 is: 2,862.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,300.97 : 3,167.55 = 2,079.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,300.97/3,167.55 = 2,079.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,300.97x = 3,167.55 × 2,079.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,300.97x = 6,586,033.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,586,033.31/2,300.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,862.29

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