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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,308.96, 3,463.44 and 2,153.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,308.96, 3,463.44 and 2,153.44 is: 3,230.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,308.96 : 3,463.44 = 2,153.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,308.96/3,463.44 = 2,153.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,308.96x = 3,463.44 × 2,153.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,308.96x = 7,458,310.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,458,310.23/2,308.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,230.16

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