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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,328.84, 3,217.68 and 2,305.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,328.84, 3,217.68 and 2,305.80 is: 3,185.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,328.84 : 3,217.68 = 2,305.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,328.84/3,217.68 = 2,305.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,328.84x = 3,217.68 × 2,305.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,328.84x = 7,419,326.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,419,326.54/2,328.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,185.85

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