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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,304.73, 3,434.75 and 2,230.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,304.73, 3,434.75 and 2,230.93 is: 3,324.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,304.73 : 3,434.75 = 2,230.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,304.73/3,434.75 = 2,230.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,304.73x = 3,434.75 × 2,230.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,304.73x = 7,662,686.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,662,686.82/2,304.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,324.77

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