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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,354.20, 3,242.22 and 2,303.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,354.20, 3,242.22 and 2,303.18 is: 3,171.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,354.20 : 3,242.22 = 2,303.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,354.20/3,242.22 = 2,303.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,354.20x = 3,242.22 × 2,303.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,354.20x = 7,467,416.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,467,416.26/2,354.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,171.95

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