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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,303.09, 3,157.57 and 2,261.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,303.09, 3,157.57 and 2,261.58 is: 3,100.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,303.09 : 3,157.57 = 2,261.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,303.09/3,157.57 = 2,261.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,303.09x = 3,157.57 × 2,261.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,303.09x = 7,141,097.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,141,097.16/2,303.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,100.66

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