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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,306.14, 3,439.77 and 2,236.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,306.14, 3,439.77 and 2,236.97 is: 3,336.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,306.14 : 3,439.77 = 2,236.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,306.14/3,439.77 = 2,236.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,306.14x = 3,439.77 × 2,236.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,306.14x = 7,694,662.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,694,662.30/2,306.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,336.60

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