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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,308.20, 3,118.50 and 2,308.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,308.20, 3,118.50 and 2,308.20 is: 3,118.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,308.20 : 3,118.50 = 2,308.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,308.20/3,118.50 = 2,308.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,308.20x = 3,118.50 × 2,308.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,308.20x = 7,198,121.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,198,121.70/2,308.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,118.50

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