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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,301.87, 3,155.93 and 2,260.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,301.87, 3,155.93 and 2,260.39 is: 3,099.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,301.87 : 3,155.93 = 2,260.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,301.87/3,155.93 = 2,260.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,301.87x = 3,155.93 × 2,260.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,301.87x = 7,133,632.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,133,632.61/2,301.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,099.06

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