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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,302.22, 3,468.71 and 2,083.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,302.22, 3,468.71 and 2,083.13 is: 3,138.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,302.22 : 3,468.71 = 2,083.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,302.22/3,468.71 = 2,083.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,302.22x = 3,468.71 × 2,083.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,302.22x = 7,225,746.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,225,746.10/2,302.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,138.61

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