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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,309.61, 3,476.89 and 2,108.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,309.61, 3,476.89 and 2,108.73 is: 3,174.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,309.61 : 3,476.89 = 2,108.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,309.61/3,476.89 = 2,108.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,309.61x = 3,476.89 × 2,108.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,309.61x = 7,331,822.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,331,822.25/2,309.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,174.48

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