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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,303.93, 3,458.12 and 2,179.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,303.93, 3,458.12 and 2,179.05 is: 3,270.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,303.93 : 3,458.12 = 2,179.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,303.93/3,458.12 = 2,179.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,303.93x = 3,458.12 × 2,179.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,303.93x = 7,535,405.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,535,405.49/2,303.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,270.68

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