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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,308.61, 3,475.38 and 2,107.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,308.61, 3,475.38 and 2,107.73 is: 3,172.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,308.61 : 3,475.38 = 2,107.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,308.61/3,475.38 = 2,107.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,308.61x = 3,475.38 × 2,107.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,308.61x = 7,325,145.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,325,145.31/2,308.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,172.97

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