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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,308.60, 3,234.20 and 2,308.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,308.60, 3,234.20 and 2,308.60 is: 3,234.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,308.60 : 3,234.20 = 2,308.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,308.60/3,234.20 = 2,308.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,308.60x = 3,234.20 × 2,308.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,308.60x = 7,466,474.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,466,474.12/2,308.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,234.20

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