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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,309.24, 3,184.95 and 2,043.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,309.24, 3,184.95 and 2,043.97 is: 2,819.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,309.24 : 3,184.95 = 2,043.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,309.24/3,184.95 = 2,043.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,309.24x = 3,184.95 × 2,043.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,309.24x = 6,509,941.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,509,941.95/2,309.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,819.08

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