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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,309.70, 3,468.60 and 2,236.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,309.70, 3,468.60 and 2,236.80 is: 3,359.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,309.70 : 3,468.60 = 2,236.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,309.70/3,468.60 = 2,236.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,309.70x = 3,468.60 × 2,236.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,309.70x = 7,758,564.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,758,564.48/2,309.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,359.12

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