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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,303.66, 3,179.01 and 2,115.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,303.66, 3,179.01 and 2,115.38 is: 2,919.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,303.66 : 3,179.01 = 2,115.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,303.66/3,179.01 = 2,115.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,303.66x = 3,179.01 × 2,115.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,303.66x = 6,724,814.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,724,814.17/2,303.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,919.19

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