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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,305.73, 3,436.24 and 2,231.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,305.73, 3,436.24 and 2,231.93 is: 3,326.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,305.73 : 3,436.24 = 2,231.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,305.73/3,436.24 = 2,231.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,305.73x = 3,436.24 × 2,231.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,305.73x = 7,669,447.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,669,447.14/2,305.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,326.26

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