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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,309.82, 3,466.17 and 1,337.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,309.82, 3,466.17 and 1,337.82 is: 2,007.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,309.82 : 3,466.17 = 1,337.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,309.82/3,466.17 = 1,337.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,309.82x = 3,466.17 × 1,337.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,309.82x = 4,637,111.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,637,111.55/2,309.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,007.56

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