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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,306.08, 3,442.28 and 2,000.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,306.08, 3,442.28 and 2,000.08 is: 2,985.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,306.08 : 3,442.28 = 2,000.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,306.08/3,442.28 = 2,000.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,306.08x = 3,442.28 × 2,000.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,306.08x = 6,884,835.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,884,835.38/2,306.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,985.51

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