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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,304.44, 3,157.98 and 2,083.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,304.44, 3,157.98 and 2,083.02 is: 2,854.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,304.44 : 3,157.98 = 2,083.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,304.44/3,157.98 = 2,083.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,304.44x = 3,157.98 × 2,083.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,304.44x = 6,578,135.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,578,135.50/2,304.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,854.55

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