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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,303.16, 3,471.75 and 2,169.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,303.16, 3,471.75 and 2,169.39 is: 3,270.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,303.16 : 3,471.75 = 2,169.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,303.16/3,471.75 = 2,169.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,303.16x = 3,471.75 × 2,169.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,303.16x = 7,531,579.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,531,579.73/2,303.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,270.11

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