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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,305.91, 3,462.82 and 2,202.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,305.91, 3,462.82 and 2,202.03 is: 3,306.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,305.91 : 3,462.82 = 2,202.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,305.91/3,462.82 = 2,202.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,305.91x = 3,462.82 × 2,202.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,305.91x = 7,625,228.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,625,228.02/2,305.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,306.82

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