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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,307.46, 3,441.33 and 1,962.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,307.46, 3,441.33 and 1,962.98 is: 2,927.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,307.46 : 3,441.33 = 1,962.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,307.46/3,441.33 = 1,962.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,307.46x = 3,441.33 × 1,962.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,307.46x = 6,755,252.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,755,252.15/2,307.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,927.57

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