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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,304.26, 3,460.56 and 2,118.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,304.26, 3,460.56 and 2,118.82 is: 3,182.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,304.26 : 3,460.56 = 2,118.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,304.26/3,460.56 = 2,118.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,304.26x = 3,460.56 × 2,118.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,304.26x = 7,332,293.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,332,293.15/2,304.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,182.07

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