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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,301.30, 3,168 and 2,034.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,301.30, 3,168 and 2,034.90 is: 2,801.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,301.30 : 3,168 = 2,034.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,301.30/3,168 = 2,034.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,301.30x = 3,168 × 2,034.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,301.30x = 6,446,563.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,446,563.20/2,301.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,801.27

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