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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,302.10, 3,453.15 and 2,177.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,302.10, 3,453.15 and 2,177.30 is: 3,265.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,302.10 : 3,453.15 = 2,177.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,302.10/3,453.15 = 2,177.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,302.10x = 3,453.15 × 2,177.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,302.10x = 7,518,543.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,518,543.50/2,302.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,265.95

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