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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,302.22, 3,455.69 and 2,040.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,302.22, 3,455.69 and 2,040.35 is: 3,062.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,302.22 : 3,455.69 = 2,040.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,302.22/3,455.69 = 2,040.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,302.22x = 3,455.69 × 2,040.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,302.22x = 7,050,797.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,050,797.78/2,302.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,062.61

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