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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,306.98, 3,443.69 and 2,015.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,306.98, 3,443.69 and 2,015.38 is: 3,008.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,306.98 : 3,443.69 = 2,015.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,306.98/3,443.69 = 2,015.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,306.98x = 3,443.69 × 2,015.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,306.98x = 6,940,343.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,940,343.95/2,306.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,008.41

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