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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,304.54, 3,452.31 and 2,186.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,304.54, 3,452.31 and 2,186.46 is: 3,275.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,304.54 : 3,452.31 = 2,186.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,304.54/3,452.31 = 2,186.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,304.54x = 3,452.31 × 2,186.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,304.54x = 7,548,337.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,548,337.72/2,304.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,275.42

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