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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,307.24, 3,443.81 and 2,144.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,307.24, 3,443.81 and 2,144.70 is: 3,201.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,307.24 : 3,443.81 = 2,144.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,307.24/3,443.81 = 2,144.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,307.24x = 3,443.81 × 2,144.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,307.24x = 7,385,939.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,385,939.31/2,307.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,201.20

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