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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,303.20, 3,430.37 and 2,292.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,303.20, 3,430.37 and 2,292.04 is: 3,413.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,303.20 : 3,430.37 = 2,292.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,303.20/3,430.37 = 2,292.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,303.20x = 3,430.37 × 2,292.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,303.20x = 7,862,545.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,862,545.25/2,303.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,413.75

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