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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,305.01, 3,456.36 and 2,138.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,305.01, 3,456.36 and 2,138.28 is: 3,206.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,305.01 : 3,456.36 = 2,138.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,305.01/3,456.36 = 2,138.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,305.01x = 3,456.36 × 2,138.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,305.01x = 7,390,665.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,390,665.46/2,305.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,206.36

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