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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,403.36, 3,611.12 and 2,306.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,403.36, 3,611.12 and 2,306.16 is: 3,465.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,403.36 : 3,611.12 = 2,306.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,403.36/3,611.12 = 2,306.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,403.36x = 3,611.12 × 2,306.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,403.36x = 8,327,808.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,327,808.97/2,403.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,465.07

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