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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,304.44, 3,458.10 and 2,156.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,304.44, 3,458.10 and 2,156.84 is: 3,236.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,304.44 : 3,458.10 = 2,156.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,304.44/3,458.10 = 2,156.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,304.44x = 3,458.10 × 2,156.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,304.44x = 7,458,568.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,458,568.40/2,304.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,236.61

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