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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,302.24, 3,176.40 and 2,080.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,302.24, 3,176.40 and 2,080.48 is: 2,870.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,302.24 : 3,176.40 = 2,080.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,302.24/3,176.40 = 2,080.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,302.24x = 3,176.40 × 2,080.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,302.24x = 6,608,436.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,608,436.67/2,302.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,870.44

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