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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,306.96, 3,440.58 and 1,962.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,306.96, 3,440.58 and 1,962.48 is: 2,926.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,306.96 : 3,440.58 = 1,962.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,306.96/3,440.58 = 1,962.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,306.96x = 3,440.58 × 1,962.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,306.96x = 6,752,069.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,752,069.44/2,306.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,926.83

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