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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,307.54, 3,444.69 and 2,143.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,307.54, 3,444.69 and 2,143.52 is: 3,199.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,307.54 : 3,444.69 = 2,143.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,307.54/3,444.69 = 2,143.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,307.54x = 3,444.69 × 2,143.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,307.54x = 7,383,744.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,383,744.69/2,307.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,199.83

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