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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,318.64, 3,481.88 and 2,300.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,318.64, 3,481.88 and 2,300.72 is: 3,454.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,318.64 : 3,481.88 = 2,300.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,318.64/3,481.88 = 2,300.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,318.64x = 3,481.88 × 2,300.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,318.64x = 8,010,830.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,010,830.95/2,318.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,454.97

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