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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,322.92, 3,485.02 and 2,068.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,322.92, 3,485.02 and 2,068.20 is: 3,102.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,322.92 : 3,485.02 = 2,068.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,322.92/3,485.02 = 2,068.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,322.92x = 3,485.02 × 2,068.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,322.92x = 7,207,718.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,207,718.36/2,322.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,102.87

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