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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,306.88, 3,444.12 and 1,756.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,306.88, 3,444.12 and 1,756.08 is: 2,621.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,306.88 : 3,444.12 = 1,756.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,306.88/3,444.12 = 1,756.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,306.88x = 3,444.12 × 1,756.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,306.88x = 6,048,150.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,048,150.25/2,306.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,621.79

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