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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,310.64, 3,460.54 and 2,005

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,310.64, 3,460.54 and 2,005 is: 3,002.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,310.64 : 3,460.54 = 2,005 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,310.64/3,460.54 = 2,005/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,310.64x = 3,460.54 × 2,005
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,310.64x = 6,938,382.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,938,382.70/2,310.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,002.80

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