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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,306.20, 3,461.71 and 2,044.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,306.20, 3,461.71 and 2,044.32 is: 3,068.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,306.20 : 3,461.71 = 2,044.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,306.20/3,461.71 = 2,044.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,306.20x = 3,461.71 × 2,044.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,306.20x = 7,076,824.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,076,824.11/2,306.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,068.61

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