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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,301.24, 3,175.02 and 2,079.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,301.24, 3,175.02 and 2,079.48 is: 2,869.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,301.24 : 3,175.02 = 2,079.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,301.24/3,175.02 = 2,079.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,301.24x = 3,175.02 × 2,079.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,301.24x = 6,602,390.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,602,390.59/2,301.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,869.06

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