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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,304.39, 3,183.12 and 2,009.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,304.39, 3,183.12 and 2,009.15 is: 2,775.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,304.39 : 3,183.12 = 2,009.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,304.39/3,183.12 = 2,009.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,304.39x = 3,183.12 × 2,009.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,304.39x = 6,395,349.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,395,349.63/2,304.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,775.29

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