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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,304.11, 3,182.90 and 2,055.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,304.11, 3,182.90 and 2,055.35 is: 2,839.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,304.11 : 3,182.90 = 2,055.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,304.11/3,182.90 = 2,055.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,304.11x = 3,182.90 × 2,055.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,304.11x = 6,541,947.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,541,947.32/2,304.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,839.26

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