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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,303.20, 3,449.76 and 2,252.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,303.20, 3,449.76 and 2,252.47 is: 3,373.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,303.20 : 3,449.76 = 2,252.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,303.20/3,449.76 = 2,252.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,303.20x = 3,449.76 × 2,252.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,303.20x = 7,770,480.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,770,480.91/2,303.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,373.78

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