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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,821.80, 4,232.70 and 2,303.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,821.80, 4,232.70 and 2,303.40 is: 3,455.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,821.80 : 4,232.70 = 2,303.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,821.80/4,232.70 = 2,303.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,821.80x = 4,232.70 × 2,303.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,821.80x = 9,749,601.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,749,601.18/2,821.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,455.10

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