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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,308.38, 3,445.79 and 2,031.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,308.38, 3,445.79 and 2,031.62 is: 3,032.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,308.38 : 3,445.79 = 2,031.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,308.38/3,445.79 = 2,031.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,308.38x = 3,445.79 × 2,031.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,308.38x = 7,000,525.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,000,525.72/2,308.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,032.66

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