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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,308.80, 3,463.20 and 2,294.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,308.80, 3,463.20 and 2,294.40 is: 3,441.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,308.80 : 3,463.20 = 2,294.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,308.80/3,463.20 = 2,294.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,308.80x = 3,463.20 × 2,294.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,308.80x = 7,945,966.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,945,966.08/2,308.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,441.60

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