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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,308.89, 3,443.26 and 2,179.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,308.89, 3,443.26 and 2,179.52 is: 3,250.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,308.89 : 3,443.26 = 2,179.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,308.89/3,443.26 = 2,179.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,308.89x = 3,443.26 × 2,179.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,308.89x = 7,504,631.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,504,631.37/2,308.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,250.32

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