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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,302.76, 3,439.90 and 2,071.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,302.76, 3,439.90 and 2,071.28 is: 3,094.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,302.76 : 3,439.90 = 2,071.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,302.76/3,439.90 = 2,071.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,302.76x = 3,439.90 × 2,071.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,302.76x = 7,124,996.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,124,996.07/2,302.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,094.11

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