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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,309.46, 3,466.42 and 2,184.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,309.46, 3,466.42 and 2,184.58 is: 3,278.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,309.46 : 3,466.42 = 2,184.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,309.46/3,466.42 = 2,184.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,309.46x = 3,466.42 × 2,184.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,309.46x = 7,572,670.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,572,670.68/2,309.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,278.98

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