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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,303.34, 3,172.16 and 2,155.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,303.34, 3,172.16 and 2,155.10 is: 2,968.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,303.34 : 3,172.16 = 2,155.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,303.34/3,172.16 = 2,155.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,303.34x = 3,172.16 × 2,155.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,303.34x = 6,836,322.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,836,322.02/2,303.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,968.00

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