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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,309.89, 3,444.75 and 2,180.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,309.89, 3,444.75 and 2,180.52 is: 3,251.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,309.89 : 3,444.75 = 2,180.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,309.89/3,444.75 = 2,180.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,309.89x = 3,444.75 × 2,180.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,309.89x = 7,511,346.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,511,346.27/2,309.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,251.82

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