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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,307.17, 3,444.14 and 2,143.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,307.17, 3,444.14 and 2,143.14 is: 3,199.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,307.17 : 3,444.14 = 2,143.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,307.17/3,444.14 = 2,143.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,307.17x = 3,444.14 × 2,143.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,307.17x = 7,381,263.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,381,263.48/2,307.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,199.28

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