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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,310.46, 3,445.69 and 2,050.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,310.46, 3,445.69 and 2,050.18 is: 3,057.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,310.46 : 3,445.69 = 2,050.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,310.46/3,445.69 = 2,050.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,310.46x = 3,445.69 × 2,050.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,310.46x = 7,064,284.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,064,284.72/2,310.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,057.52

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