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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,306.12, 3,444.47 and 2,086.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,306.12, 3,444.47 and 2,086.41 is: 3,116.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,306.12 : 3,444.47 = 2,086.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,306.12/3,444.47 = 2,086.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,306.12x = 3,444.47 × 2,086.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,306.12x = 7,186,559.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,186,559.43/2,306.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,116.30

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