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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,302.10, 3,449.10 and 2,156.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,302.10, 3,449.10 and 2,156.30 is: 3,230.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,302.10 : 3,449.10 = 2,156.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,302.10/3,449.10 = 2,156.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,302.10x = 3,449.10 × 2,156.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,302.10x = 7,437,294.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,437,294.33/2,302.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,230.66

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