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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,302.46, 3,178.08 and 2,184.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,302.46, 3,178.08 and 2,184.88 is: 3,015.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,302.46 : 3,178.08 = 2,184.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,302.46/3,178.08 = 2,184.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,302.46x = 3,178.08 × 2,184.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,302.46x = 6,943,723.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,943,723.43/2,302.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,015.78

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