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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,305.26, 3,462.06 and 2,119.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,305.26, 3,462.06 and 2,119.82 is: 3,183.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,305.26 : 3,462.06 = 2,119.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,305.26/3,462.06 = 2,119.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,305.26x = 3,462.06 × 2,119.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,305.26x = 7,338,944.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,338,944.03/2,305.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,183.56

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