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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,303.76, 3,441.39 and 2,072.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,303.76, 3,441.39 and 2,072.28 is: 3,095.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,303.76 : 3,441.39 = 2,072.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,303.76/3,441.39 = 2,072.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,303.76x = 3,441.39 × 2,072.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,303.76x = 7,131,523.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,131,523.67/2,303.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,095.60

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