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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,353.02, 3,240.39 and 2,304.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,353.02, 3,240.39 and 2,304.06 is: 3,172.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,353.02 : 3,240.39 = 2,304.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,353.02/3,240.39 = 2,304.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,353.02x = 3,240.39 × 2,304.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,353.02x = 7,466,052.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,466,052.98/2,353.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,172.97

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