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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,537.20, 3,805.80 and 2,302.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,537.20, 3,805.80 and 2,302.30 is: 3,453.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,537.20 : 3,805.80 = 2,302.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,537.20/3,805.80 = 2,302.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,537.20x = 3,805.80 × 2,302.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,537.20x = 8,762,093.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,762,093.34/2,537.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,453.45

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