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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,304.66, 3,453.90 and 2,157.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,304.66, 3,453.90 and 2,157.03 is: 3,232.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,304.66 : 3,453.90 = 2,157.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,304.66/3,453.90 = 2,157.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,304.66x = 3,453.90 × 2,157.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,304.66x = 7,450,165.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,450,165.92/2,304.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,232.65

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