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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,301.04, 3,168.96 and 2,293.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,301.04, 3,168.96 and 2,293.84 is: 3,159.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,301.04 : 3,168.96 = 2,293.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,301.04/3,168.96 = 2,293.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,301.04x = 3,168.96 × 2,293.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,301.04x = 7,269,087.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,269,087.21/2,301.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,159.04

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