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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,302.14, 3,435.39 and 2,056.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,302.14, 3,435.39 and 2,056.02 is: 3,068.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,302.14 : 3,435.39 = 2,056.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,302.14/3,435.39 = 2,056.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,302.14x = 3,435.39 × 2,056.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,302.14x = 7,063,230.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,063,230.55/2,302.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,068.12

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