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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,354.02, 3,241.77 and 2,305.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,354.02, 3,241.77 and 2,305.06 is: 3,174.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,354.02 : 3,241.77 = 2,305.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,354.02/3,241.77 = 2,305.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,354.02x = 3,241.77 × 2,305.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,354.02x = 7,472,474.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,472,474.36/2,354.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,174.35

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