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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,302.21, 3,455.43 and 1,523.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,302.21, 3,455.43 and 1,523.17 is: 2,286.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,302.21 : 3,455.43 = 1,523.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,302.21/3,455.43 = 1,523.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,302.21x = 3,455.43 × 1,523.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,302.21x = 5,263,207.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,263,207.31/2,302.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,286.15

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