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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,304.90, 3,158.60 and 2,083.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,304.90, 3,158.60 and 2,083.47 is: 2,855.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,304.90 : 3,158.60 = 2,083.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,304.90/3,158.60 = 2,083.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,304.90x = 3,158.60 × 2,083.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,304.90x = 6,580,853.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,580,853.55/2,304.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,855.16

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