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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,310.24, 3,186.33 and 2,044.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,310.24, 3,186.33 and 2,044.97 is: 2,820.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,310.24 : 3,186.33 = 2,044.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,310.24/3,186.33 = 2,044.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,310.24x = 3,186.33 × 2,044.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,310.24x = 6,515,949.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,515,949.26/2,310.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,820.46

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