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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,303.70, 3,455.55 and 2,159.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,303.70, 3,455.55 and 2,159.70 is: 3,239.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,303.70 : 3,455.55 = 2,159.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,303.70/3,455.55 = 2,159.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,303.70x = 3,455.55 × 2,159.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,303.70x = 7,462,951.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,462,951.34/2,303.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,239.55

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