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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,302.46, 3,169.61 and 2,080.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,302.46, 3,169.61 and 2,080.72 is: 2,864.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,302.46 : 3,169.61 = 2,080.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,302.46/3,169.61 = 2,080.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,302.46x = 3,169.61 × 2,080.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,302.46x = 6,595,070.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,595,070.92/2,302.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,864.36

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