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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,304.45, 3,459.11 and 2,187.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,304.45, 3,459.11 and 2,187.81 is: 3,284.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,304.45 : 3,459.11 = 2,187.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,304.45/3,459.11 = 2,187.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,304.45x = 3,459.11 × 2,187.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,304.45x = 7,567,864.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,567,864.51/2,304.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,284.02

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