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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,302.68, 3,453.30 and 2,170.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,302.68, 3,453.30 and 2,170.20 is: 3,254.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,302.68 : 3,453.30 = 2,170.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,302.68/3,453.30 = 2,170.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,302.68x = 3,453.30 × 2,170.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,302.68x = 7,494,351.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,494,351.66/2,302.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,254.62

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