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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,302.30, 3,460.65 and 2,259.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,302.30, 3,460.65 and 2,259.10 is: 3,395.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,302.30 : 3,460.65 = 2,259.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,302.30/3,460.65 = 2,259.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,302.30x = 3,460.65 × 2,259.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,302.30x = 7,817,954.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,817,954.42/2,302.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,395.71

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