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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,305.62, 3,443.73 and 2,085.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,305.62, 3,443.73 and 2,085.91 is: 3,115.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,305.62 : 3,443.73 = 2,085.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,305.62/3,443.73 = 2,085.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,305.62x = 3,443.73 × 2,085.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,305.62x = 7,183,283.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,183,283.20/2,305.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,115.55

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