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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,308.74, 3,446.05 and 2,146.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,308.74, 3,446.05 and 2,146.20 is: 3,203.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,308.74 : 3,446.05 = 2,146.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,308.74/3,446.05 = 2,146.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,308.74x = 3,446.05 × 2,146.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,308.74x = 7,395,912.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,395,912.51/2,308.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,203.44

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